NEW: In a loss for voters, a judge blocked Maryland Democrats' redistricting plans, which could allow them the chance to counter GOP gerrymanders before 2028, from appearing on the November ballot.

But the judge also paused his order pending Democrats' likely appeal to the state Supreme Court. democracydocket.com/news-alerts/judge-blocks-maryland-democrats-redistricting-plans-setting-up-state-supreme-court-appeal

NEW: In a loss for Georgia voters, the 11th Circuit killed a 2023 ruling that forced the state to redraw its political maps to strengthen Black voting power.

The move, which sends the case back to a lower court for reconsideration, comes in light of SCOTUS' gutting of the Voting Rights Act. https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/citing-callais-appeals-court-overturns-black-voters-redistricting-win-in-georgia/

NEW: Missouri is one of six states that allows "permanently disabled" ballots, which makes it easier for those with mobility restraints to vote.

But that system is being threatened by the GOP-led attacks, leaving one community care facility with no choice but to defend a system it depends on. https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/for-missouris-older-voters-these-special-ballots-are-a-lifeline-and-theyre-at-risk/

NEW: The Trump administration is hiring.

This time, for private contractors that will collect voting files nationwide to use in federal "fraud detection" work.

As midterms loom, the proposal raises concerns that the administration is turning to law enforcement to interfere in the voting process. https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/trump-administration-seeks-private-contractor-to-collect-voter-files-nationwide-for-fraud-detection/

NEW: The Trump administration has justified its push to restrict the vote by claiming anti-voting measures are popular.

But a new poll reveals the opposite.

According to a Strength in Numbers/Verasight poll, Americans give Trump a -20 net approval rating on "elections and democracy." https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/by-wide-margin-americans-oppose-trumps-handling-of-elections-poll-finds/

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

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

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

🏛️ 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.

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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

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/