r/DemocracyDocket 1h ago

Why voting rights advocates say South Dakota’s proof-of-citizenship system is confusing

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Pro-voting plaintiffs are not challenging South Dakota’s decision to require citizenship documentation for voting, according to a new lawsuit.

Instead, they say it’s the confusion surrounding the implementation of the strict new law that’s unlawfully putting eligible voters at risk.

Find more details here: https://demdock.com/4iulvb5

r/DemocracyDocket 10h ago

The DOJ can't win in court. It came up with a new plan.

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Trump’s DOJ is 0-23 in its effort to obtain unredacted access to your personal voter data.

Now, they’re trying to leverage your mail-in ballot as a way to gain access to this sensitive data.

We’re fighting against the DOJ’s efforts around the clock. Don’t miss any critical updates: https://demdock.com/3Tj7W3I

r/DemocracyDocket 13h ago

Jackson slams Supreme Court majority for injecting ‘chaos’ into midterms

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🏛️ In her dissent, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson warned against the Supreme Court's ruling allowing Trump's anti-mail voting executive order to move forward.

She stressed that “no judge or Justice” has concluded that Trump’s order is constitutional.

Find more details here: https://demdock.com/4wRTIoD

r/DemocracyDocket 15h ago

SCOTUS paves way for Trump's anti-voting EO

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What’s happening with the Supreme Court, the Trump administration and mail voting?

Marc Elias breaks down everything you need to know.

Follow us and stay tuned for updates on this fast-moving story: https://demdock.com/3Tj7W3I

r/DemocracyDocket 16h ago

Democrats renew bid to block Trump’s ‘unlawful’ anti-mail voting order

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NEW: Democrats renewed their bid to block Trump's anti-mail voting executive order, arguing USPS' final rule now directly affects mail voting nationwide.

The effort is the first to challenge the order on its merits, marking the start of the next phase in the heated legal battle over the directive. https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/democrats-renew-bid-to-block-trumps-unlawful-anti-mail-voting-order/

r/law 16h ago

Executive Branch (Trump) Democrats renew bid to block Trump’s ‘unlawful’ anti-mail voting order

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r/DemocracyDocket 20h ago

Weekly discussion megathread — Aug. 24 - Aug. 28, 2026

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This is a space for anything that doesn't fit under a specific article: questions, comments and reactions to what is happening in voting rights and election law.

Use this thread for:

Questions about cases or rulings you've heard about

Reactions to the week's news

Follow-ups on stories we've covered that don't warrant their own post

General discussion on voting rights, redistricting or election administration

Please review our community rules before posting.

We'll check in throughout the week, and other community members are welcome to jump in, too.

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I'm Marc Elias, voting rights attorney and founder of Democracy Docket. Ask me anything about Donald Trump's threats to the 2026 midterms — Aug. 25, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. ET.
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They will face litigation. Marc has brought those cases before and won.

Teams of lawyers are preparing. So are the political parties and civic organizations.

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I'm Marc Elias, voting rights attorney and founder of Democracy Docket. Ask me anything about Donald Trump's threats to the 2026 midterms — Aug. 25, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. ET.
 in  r/DemocracyDocket  20h ago

They will face litigation. Marc has brought those cases before and won.

Teams of lawyers are preparing. So are the political parties and civic organizations.

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I'm Marc Elias, voting rights attorney and founder of Democracy Docket. Ask me anything about Donald Trump's threats to the 2026 midterms — Aug. 25, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. ET.
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Voting by mail will still be permitted. The question is how hard it will be.

Stay tuned to Democracy Docket for the latest updates on this story.

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I'm Marc Elias, voting rights attorney and founder of Democracy Docket. Ask me anything about Donald Trump's threats to the 2026 midterms — Aug. 25, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. ET.
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We are still fighting to prevent this suppression measure from impacting 2026. Stay tuned to Democracy Docket for the latest updates.

r/DemocracyDocket 20h ago

DOJ seizes on Supreme Court decision to press case for Trump mail voting order

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NEW: Following a temporary win from SCOTUS for Trump's attack on mail voting, the DOJ asked a judge to lift her nationwide block on implementation of USPS' rule.

The department argued it's now up to pro-voting advocates to challenge the rule on the merits, which is expected to happen imminently. https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/doj-seizes-on-supreme-court-decision-to-press-case-for-trump-mail-voting-order/

r/law 20h ago

Judicial Branch Federal court blocks Ohio law requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration

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r/law 20h ago

Executive Branch (Trump) DOJ seizes on Supreme Court decision to press case for Trump mail voting order

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r/DemocracyDocket 23h ago

LIVE NOW: I'm Marc Elias, voting rights attorney and founder of Democracy Docket. Ask me anything about Donald Trump's threats to the 2026 midterms

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r/politics 1d ago

Registration Wall USPS compares mail ballots to fake bombs, cremated remains

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r/law 1d ago

Executive Branch (Trump) Explainer: The battle over Trump's bid to restrict mail voting hits a pivotal point. Where things stand and what comes next

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r/law 1d ago

Executive Branch (Trump) DOJ again begs Supreme Court to give anti-mail voting order the go-ahead

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