Appeals Court Restricts Right to Sue Under the Voting Rights Act
Law
Appeals Court Restricts Right to Sue Under the Voting Rights Act
2023-11-22 21:11:27
by Tom Ramstack

ST. LOUIS — A federal appeals court ruling this week limits the authority for lawsuits to enforce the Voting Rights Act to government agencies. The ruling by the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals means individuals and civil rights advocates can... Read More

A New Map, New District to Feature in Alabama Congressional Races in 2024
In The States
A New Map, New District to Feature in Alabama Congressional Races in 2024
2023-10-05 20:20:23
by Dan McCue

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A panel of three federal judges on Thursday settled a long-running controversy over Alabama’s congressional district map, selecting a version that could go a long way to determining which party controls the House of Representatives after 2024.... Read More

8th Circuit to Consider Whether to Limit Election Lawsuits
Law
8th Circuit to Consider Whether to Limit Election Lawsuits
2023-01-11 16:46:11
by Dan McCue

ST. LOUIS — The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments Wednesday in a case that could see the court sharply restrict lawsuits challenging redistricting decisions and state election rules on the basis of racial discrimination. The... Read More

Conservative Justices Appear Inclined to Further Narrowing of Voting Rights Act
Supreme Court
Conservative Justices Appear Inclined to Further Narrowing of Voting Rights Act
2022-10-04 20:53:20
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — After nearly two hours of oral arguments on Tuesday, a number of conservative justices on the Supreme Court appeared to be sympathetic to Alabama’s request that key provisions of the Voting Rights Act be narrowed when it comes... Read More

Civil Rights Advocates Ask Congress to Protect Voting Rights
Congress
Civil Rights Advocates Ask Congress to Protect Voting Rights
2021-05-28 14:36:49
by Tom Ramstack

WASHINGTON -- Civil rights attorneys advocated for an update to the federal Voting Rights Act Thursday as the uproar instigated by former President Donald Trump over fair elections continues to create turmoil in Congress. They blamed outdated language in the... Read More

Election Chaos Renews Focus on Gutted Voting Rights Act
Voting
Election Chaos Renews Focus on Gutted Voting Rights Act

ATLANTA (AP) — When some Georgia voters endured a pandemic, pouring rain and massive waits earlier this month to cast their ballot, President Donald Trump and other Republicans blamed local Democrats for presiding over chaos. “Make no mistake, the reduction... Read More

House Approves Restoration of Key Provisions of Voting Rights Act
Congress
House Approves Restoration of Key Provisions of Voting Rights Act
2019-12-06 21:39:50
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — The Democratic-controlled House approved a bill Friday that would restore key sections of the Voting Rights Act requiring officials in 15 states to receive federal approval before making changes to the voting process. The bill, H.R. 4, the... Read More

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