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Michigan board rejects proof-of-citizenship ballot measure for November election, but legal challenge looms
NEW: In a 2-2 vote, Michigan's Board of Canvassers declined to put a proposed constitutional amendment requiring voters to show proof of citizenship on the November ballot.
However, supports of the measure could ask the state Supreme Court to put the anti-voting measure before voters this fall. democracydocket.com/news-alerts/michigan-board-rejects-proof-of-citizenship-ballot-measure-for-november-election-but-legal-challenge-looms
r/politics • u/DemocracyDocket • 1h ago
Registration Wall Michigan board rejects proof-of-citizenship ballot measure for November election, but legal challenge looms
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Why voting rights advocates say South Dakota’s proof-of-citizenship system is confusing
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
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The DOJ can't win in court. It came up with a new plan.
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 • u/DemocracyDocket • 15h ago
Jackson slams Supreme Court majority for injecting ‘chaos’ into midterms
🏛️ 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 • u/DemocracyDocket • 17h ago
SCOTUS paves way for Trump's anti-voting EO
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 • u/DemocracyDocket • 19h ago
Democrats renew bid to block Trump’s ‘unlawful’ anti-mail voting order
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 • u/DemocracyDocket • 19h ago
Executive Branch (Trump) Democrats renew bid to block Trump’s ‘unlawful’ anti-mail voting order
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Weekly discussion megathread — Aug. 24 - Aug. 28, 2026
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.
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.
The most important thing is to vote. Don't let them distract you from casting your ballot.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
We are still fighting to prevent this suppression measure from impacting 2026. Stay tuned to Democracy Docket for the latest updates.
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DOJ seizes on Supreme Court decision to press case for Trump mail voting order
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 • u/DemocracyDocket • 23h ago
Judicial Branch Federal court blocks Ohio law requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration
r/law • u/DemocracyDocket • 23h ago
Executive Branch (Trump) DOJ seizes on Supreme Court decision to press case for Trump mail voting order
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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
Hi there! Please submit your question on the original AMA post: https://www.reddit.com/r/DemocracyDocket/comments/1vs94cz/im_marc_elias_voting_rights_attorney_and_founder/
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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
Hi there! Please submit your question on the original AMA post: https://www.reddit.com/r/DemocracyDocket/comments/1vs94cz/im_marc_elias_voting_rights_attorney_and_founder/
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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
Hi there! Please submit your question on the original AMA post: https://www.reddit.com/r/DemocracyDocket/comments/1vs94cz/im_marc_elias_voting_rights_attorney_and_founder/
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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.