In a surprising turn of events, federal judges recently blocked Texas' newly drawn congressional map. This decision highlights a significant misstep by both Texas Republicans and the Trump administration. They underestimated the legal boundaries set by the Supreme Court's 2019 Rucho v. Common Cause ruling, which essentially gave states free rein to draw partisan maps...
The Supreme Court is looking into a case brought by the Republican National Committee against Mississippi. The issue is about counting mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day. The RNC claims that counting these ballots undermines trust in elections. But is that really the case? The RNC says they want to enforce safeguards for mail-in voting. But many people t...
Louisiana is at a crossroads with its congressional districts. The state legislature is reconsidering the maps they approved just a few months ago. This move raises questions about fairness and representation. Across the country, states are tweaking their congressional maps. Texas, California, and Missouri have all made changes. Some groups are pushing back, saying ...
The political scene is buzzing with big news. Let's dive in. First up, the Supreme Court is making waves again. They're looking at Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. This law helps make sure everyone's vote counts, especially for minority groups. But some justices seem to think racism isn't a big deal anymore. They're even talking about ending protections that help...
The Voting Rights Act, a crucial law that protects against discrimination in voting, is now under serious threat. This law, which was created during the civil rights movement and signed by President Lyndon Johnson in 1965, is facing its biggest challenge yet. The Supreme Court, which has a majority of conservative justices, might weaken a key part of the law. This pa...
The political scene in the US is heating up. Two judges have now stepped in to slow down parts of a presidential order about voting. This order was issued by the president and aimed to change how people register to vote and how mail-in ballots are handled. The first judge to intervene was from a federal court in California. This judge stopped a part of the order tha...
The Department of Justice saw a major shakeup in its voting rights unit. All senior managers in the voting section were removed. This move was part of a larger effort to reshape the civil rights division. The changes started soon after a Trump ally took the helm of the division. The new leader sent out new guidelines that hinted at a shift in priorities. The focus se...
The battle over voting rights has taken a dramatic turn. A federal judge in Washington, D. C. , has put a halt to a significant part of a presidential executive order. This order aimed to make big changes to how people register to vote and participate in elections. The judge's decision is a big deal because it stops the president from making changes that could affec...
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or SAVE Act, was approved by the House of Representatives on April 10, 2025. This bill aims to make voting more difficult for many Americans. It requires individuals to show proof of U. S. citizenship, such as a REAL ID or passport, when registering to vote in federal elections. This is not the first time such a bill has ...
State Supreme Court elections have turned into major political showdowns. These contests have become increasingly expensive and heated, drawing in big money and national figures. The recent Wisconsin Supreme Court race, for example, saw a staggering $100 million in campaign spending. This trend isn't new but has been building for years, with both major parties now tr...