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2026-06-29 17:40:08

Trump warns GOP after Supreme Court mail-in ballot loss

President Trump blasted the Supreme Court for upholding Mississippi's mail-in ballot law, calling it a "tremendous loss." He urged Congress to pass voting restrictions, warning Republicans against opposing the bill, labeling dissent as "CHEATING!" amid unsubstantiated fraud claims. read more

2026-06-25 14:10:05

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Mail-In Voting Order

A federal judge blocked parts of Trump's order limiting mail-in voting, citing constitutional boundaries. The legal battle continues as the administration appeals, challenging presidential authority over federal election rules set by states and Congress. read more

2026-06-25 10:20:10

Trump derails housing bill to push voting overhaul

President Trump sabotaged GOP legislation to force passage of the SAVE America Act, requiring proof of citizenship and photo ID to vote. The bill faces Senate filibuster hurdles and is based on debunked noncitizen voting claims. read more

2026-06-24 17:10:10

Texas braces for partisan disruptor as top election official

Texas may soon get Nate Schatzline as new top voting official—a conservative pastor with no election experience, sparking fears of partisan disruption ahead of critical midterm elections. read more

2026-06-22 14:40:08

Supreme Court Deals New Blow to Voting Rights Act

Supreme Court declines review, upholding a ruling that ends private enforcement of Voting Rights Act Section 208 in seven Midwestern states, weakening minority voter protections and shifting enforcement solely to the Justice Department. read more

2026-06-05 10:10:08

Supreme Court Ruling Limits Minority Voter Protections

The Supreme Court ruling limits minority voting rights protections, leaving state-level acts and redistricting strategies as alternatives. These options, mostly in Democratic-controlled states, cannot fully replace weakened federal Voting Rights Act provisions. read more

2026-06-05 00:10:09

Senate rejects Trump-backed election overhaul bill

The SAVE America Act, requiring citizenship proof for voter registration, failed in the Senate. Republicans lacked votes to bypass the filibuster, despite Trump’s pressure. Critics deemed it unnecessary, as noncitizen voting is rare, and warned it would disenfranchise millions. read more

2026-06-04 22:40:03

Trump administration targets rare noncitizen voting cases

Trump team pushes prosecutors to prioritize noncitizen voting cases despite reviews finding it extremely rare. Over 90 investigations opened, though evidence shows no widespread fraud. Critics warn of voter intimidation risks. read more

2026-06-04 01:10:05

Supreme Court ruling sparks fears of election chaos

The Supreme Court reinstated Alabama's Republican-favored redistricting map, eliminating a Black-majority district. Experts warn this ruling, following Voting Rights Act weakening, encourages partisan gerrymandering and legal chaos, limiting federal courts' ability to intervene before elections. read more

2026-06-03 08:40:03

Supreme Court Revives Alabama Map, Limits Black Voting Power

Supreme Court allowed Alabama to use a GOP-favored congressional map with only one Black-majority district, reversing a lower court’s finding of intentional discrimination against Black voters. Liberal justices dissented, warning of chaotic elections. read more

2026-05-29 18:10:09

Louisiana GOP eliminates Black-majority congressional district

Louisiana Republicans approved a new congressional map dismantling a majority-Black district, likely gaining a House seat. The move follows a Supreme Court ruling weakening the Voting Rights Act, with primaries delayed to November 3. read more

2026-05-28 11:40:09

Federal judge lets Trump mail-in voting order stand

A federal judge in D.C. declined to block Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting, citing insufficient harm. The order requires citizenship lists and USPS ballot limits, though its implementation remains uncertain amid legal challenges. read more

2026-05-28 11:40:03

Judge Upholds Trump Mail-In Voting Crackdown

A judge refused to block Trump’s mail-in voting crackdown, a win for Republicans facing tough midterm elections. Democrats argued the order could disenfranchise millions, but the court deemed the challenge premature. read more

2026-05-26 15:50:06

Federal court blocks Alabama Republican redistricting plan

A federal court blocked Alabama’s Republican-favored congressional map, citing intentional discrimination against Black voters. The state may appeal to the Supreme Court. This ruling prevents mid-election redistricting, impacting GOP hopes to reclaim a House seat. read more

2026-05-20 23:00:03

Supreme Court ruling threatens local voting rights

The Supreme Court’s voting rights ruling threatens racial-minority voter power in cases affecting not just Congress but at least 17 state and local governments, according to NPR findings. This decision could reshape local election protections. read more

2026-05-19 20:50:03

NAACP Urges Boycott of College Sports Over Voting Rights

NAACP urges Black athletes and fans to boycott public universities in states restricting voting rights. The "Out of Bounds" campaign targets SEC and ACC programs, potentially depleting rosters and revenue, demanding protection of Black political power. read more

2026-05-19 18:00:43

NAACP Targets College Sports Over Voting Rights

NAACP launches "Out of Bounds" boycott urging Black athletes and fans to withhold support from public universities in states restricting Black voting rights, targeting SEC and ACC programs in seven states. read more

2026-05-19 15:40:39

NAACP targets college sports over voting rights

The NAACP urges Black athletes and fans to boycott public university sports programs in states restricting Black voting rights. The "Out of Bounds" campaign targets seven Southern states, aiming to leverage athletic and economic pressure against gerrymandering. read more

2026-05-18 16:40:06

Supreme Court sidesteps major Voting Rights Act showdown

The Supreme Court avoided deciding if private groups can sue under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, sending Mississippi and North Dakota redistricting cases back to lower courts after weakening enforcement in a recent ruling. read more

2026-05-18 09:40:42

Supreme Court ruling threatens local voting rights

The Supreme Court ruling weakens Voting Rights Act protections against racial discrimination, shifting focus to intentional bias. This threatens minority representation at local levels, potentially increasing partisan gerrymandering and at-large systems that dilute minority voting power. read more

2026-05-17 17:40:03

Bus riders retrace 1965 march to renew voting rights fight

In Montgomery, 62-year-old Keith Odom retraced 1965 voting rights march steps. Activists rallied after a Supreme Court ruling weakened the Voting Rights Act. They fight to protect Black political power for future generations. read more

2026-05-17 16:40:03

House Speaker dismisses Black voters gerrymandering fears

House Speaker Mike Johnson claims Louisiana’s redistricting brings fairness, dismissing Black voters’ concerns after the Supreme Court weakened the Voting Rights Act by allowing race-based gerrymandering challenges. read more

2026-05-17 01:40:03

Thousands rally in Montgomery to defend Black voting rights

Thousands rallied in Montgomery, Alabama to defend Black political representation amid GOP redistricting efforts. Speakers warned of losing hard-won civil rights gains, with activists vowing to fight discriminatory maps echoing Jim Crow-era tactics. read more

2026-05-16 22:40:08

Harris calls for Supreme Court expansion, accuses GOP of cheating

Kamala Harris calls for Supreme Court expansion to counter "red-state cheating," accusing Republicans of "back-dooring racism through politics." She urges reform of the Electoral College and statehood for DC and Puerto Rico to protect voting rights ahead of midterms. read more

2026-05-15 09:40:07

Tennessee redistricting splits Memphis into three districts

Tennessee's GOP-led redistricting splits Memphis, a majority-Black city, into three Republican-leaning districts. Democrats and voting rights groups challenge this as discriminatory, while Republicans argue it creates fairer, diverse representation. Lawsuits are pending as voters question their political voice. read more

2026-05-11 16:40:06

Black Voters Brace for New Jim Crow Era

Southern states rapidly redraw congressional maps eliminating majority-Black districts after the Supreme Court weakened Voting Rights Act protections, sparking fears of a new Jim Crow era as Black voters prepare to fight back. read more

2026-05-09 17:10:06

Black voters vow to fight new Jim Crow maps

Black voters prepare to resist as Southern states rush to pass racially gerrymandered maps eliminating majority-Black districts after the Supreme Court weakened Voting Rights Act protections, sparking fears of a new Jim Crow era. read more

2026-05-09 10:40:03

Redistricting Blow for Democrats as GOP Gains 10 Seats

Democrats lost Virginia redistricting after a court ruling, while Southern Republicans rushed to redraw maps post-Supreme Court decision, potentially gaining 10 seats. Protests erupted over minority voting power dilution as GOP control of the House nears. read more

2026-05-07 22:40:03

Tennessee GOP redraws map targeting lone Democrat

Tennessee Republicans passed a map splitting Shelby County into three districts to eliminate the sole Democratic House seat. This follows a Supreme Court ruling weakening Voting Rights Act protections. The move aims to send an all-Republican delegation to Washington, with protests and a Democratic walkout occurring. read more

2026-05-07 21:50:08

Tennessee governor signs map splitting Black district

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed a GOP-backed redistricting law altering a Black-majority Memphis district, sparking protests. Critics call it racist; supporters cite partisan advantage. It's the first such law since a Supreme Court ruling weakened Voting Rights Act protections. read more

2026-05-04 22:20:03

SCOTUS ruling threatens Black congressional seats

Eric Holder warns the Supreme Court ruling on Louisiana's map could cost 12–19 Black-held congressional seats. Democrats plan state court challenges, while Republicans redraw districts. Holder urges Congress to ban partisan and racial gerrymandering, calling for public action to protect voting rights. read more

2026-05-04 09:40:05

Election Denial Candidates Target 23 States for 2028

In 23 states, election-denying candidates seek offices that certify future elections, per States United Action. At least 53 such candidates run for governor, secretary of state, or attorney general in 2026 midterms, potentially impacting 2028 and beyond. read more

2026-04-30 20:10:03

Louisiana suspends House primaries after gerrymandering ruling

Louisiana suspends U.S. House primaries after Supreme Court ruling declares its congressional map an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. Other primaries proceed. Governor Jeff Landry cites upholding rule of law while legislature redraws fair map. read more

2026-04-29 19:10:43

Ocasio-Cortez urges Democrats to fight GOP gerrymandering

AOC urged Democrat-leaning states to gerrymander after the Supreme Court weakened the Voting Rights Act and GOP redrew maps. She argued for balance until federal nonpartisan redistricting passes, citing Republican efforts in Texas, North Carolina, and Florida. read more

2026-04-29 15:40:10

Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana congressional map

Supreme Court rules Louisiana’s second Black-majority district an unconstitutional racial gerrymander, weakening Voting Rights Act protections. Liberal justices dissent, warning minority representation will decline. Ruling may boost GOP midterm gains as states redraw maps with looser race considerations. read more

2026-04-05 22:40:04

Trumps Voting Order Faces Swift Legal Blowback

Experts doubt the legality of Trump's executive order restricting mail-in ballots, predicting courts will strike it down. Republican election officials call it unnecessary and expect swift legal challenges from states and civil rights groups. read more

2026-04-01 20:00:05

Trump Targets Mail-In Voting With New Executive Order

Trump signed an executive order restricting mail-in voting and creating a national voter list. Critics call it an unconstitutional voter suppression tactic unlikely to survive legal challenges, as states control election rules. read more

2026-04-01 00:40:04

Trump Restricts Mail Voting Amid Poll Slump

With low approval ratings and midterm losses looming, President Trump signs an executive order restricting mail-in voting. Critics call it unconstitutional, while supporters applaud the move to "secure" ballots. read more

2026-03-24 05:50:15

Trump Votes by Mail While Attacking Mail-in Voting

President Trump voted by mail in a Florida special election while publicly condemning mail-in voting as fraudulent. He continues pushing the SAVE America Act to restrict such voting, despite using it himself and past court challenges to ballot deadlines. read more