voting rights

What’s in Michigan’s push to expand voting rights

By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang

This latest slate of election bills are part of Michigan Democrats’ efforts to establish a state Voting Rights Act and further safeguard elections.

States move to shore up voting rights protections after courts erode federal safeguards

By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

Legislators in Minnesota, Michigan, Maryland, New Jersey and Florida are pursuing state voting rights acts, building on ones enacted by several other states, including New York and Connecticut.

Alabama lawmakers approve bills restricting absentee ballot collection and diversity, equity and inclusion efforts

By Kim Chandler, Associated Press

The Alabama legislation would prohibit universities, K-12 school systems and state agencies from sponsoring DEI programs, defined under the bill as classes, training, programs and events where attendance is based on a person's race, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, national origin…

Can Mississippi strip felons of voting rights? Federal judges hear the case

By Kevin McGill, Associated Press

The outcome of the case at the center of Tuesday's hearing in New Orleans will likely determine whether tens of thousands of people win back the right to vote.

Federal judge accepts redrawn Georgia congressional districts that will favor Republicans

By Jeff Amy, Associated Press

U.S. District Judge Steve Jones on Thursday rejected claims that the new maps didn't cure illegal vote dilution and should be rejected.

Report finds people with disabilities continue to face outsized barriers to voting

By Katherine Gilyard, The 19th

From transportation troubles to a lack of accessible equipment, researchers estimate that if accommodations were prioritized, over 2 million more votes would be cast.

What to watch in the Supreme Court’s next term

By Marcia Coyle

The Supreme Court begins a new term Oct. 2 with public support at a low ebb, ethics clouds hovering above two of its members, and a docket driven by challenges to social media platforms, gun laws, voting rights and more.

Supreme Court rules in favor of Black voters in Alabama redistricting case

By Associated Press

The case had been closely watched for its potential to weaken the landmark voting rights law.

Democrats keep slim Pennsylvania House majority in special election win

By Mark Scolforo, Associated Press

Democrats will maintain their narrow Pennsylvania House majority after winning a special election in the Philadelphia suburbs.

North Carolina Supreme Court reverses electoral district, voter ID rulings decided last year

By Gary Robertson, Associated Press

North Carolina’s state Supreme Court has thrown out previous rulings that declared illegal both redistricting maps for excessive partisanship and a photo voter identification law for being infected with racial bias.