votingrights Trending News

2026-02-07 12:40:11

Trumps Voting Takeover Call Sparks Alarm

Trump's call to "take over the voting" ahead of the 2026 midterms alarms democracy experts. They warn his rhetoric, despite lacking legal authority, reveals clear intent to interfere in state-run elections and undermine public trust. read more

2026-01-31 14:50:12

Save Act Sparks Voter Disenfranchisement Fears

The Save Act would require citizenship documents to vote, potentially disenfranchising millions, especially women and minorities. Critics argue it addresses nonexistent fraud and could sway elections by suppressing votes. read more

2025-01-05 14:40:05

Concerns Mount Over Voting Rights Future Under Potential Trump Second Term

Experts warn that Trump's second term as president could lead to a rollback of voting rights enforcement by the US justice department, with potential investigations into election officials and decreased enforcement of the Voting Rights Act. read more

2024-11-01 12:10:04

Rebecca Solnit Spotlights Women's Rights in Contentious 2024 Election

Rightwing figures like Charlie Kirk believe that women should vote as their husbands wish. Some Maga men don't think women should have voting rights, putting a spotlight on inequality in conservative states and in relationships, creating fear among women in the 2024 US election. read more

2024-10-17 01:20:07

Georgia Judge Invalidates New Election Rules, Deemed Unconstitutional

In Atlanta, Georgia, voters participate in advance voting. A judge deems seven new election rules illegal, ordering their removal. These rules include hand-counting ballots after polls close and certification processes. Time is limited for an appeal with the election nearing. read more

2024-10-17 01:10:06

Nebraska Supreme Court Allows Former Felons to Immediately Register

The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled that individuals with past felony convictions can now immediately register to vote after serving their sentences, impacting thousands of voters. This decision could affect the outcome of the state's competitive U.S. Senate and House races. read more

2024-07-11 14:20:10

The Republican-held House of Representatives passed a bill to prohibit non-citizens from voting, arguing against illegal voting by border crossers. Yet, the bill faces expected rejection in the Democrat-run Senate. read more

2024-07-11 00:10:13

The Republican-controlled House of Representatives passed the SAVE Act, requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote, potentially suppressing eligible voters. Elon Musk suggested execution for opponents, but voting rights groups warn of the bill's impact. read more

2024-06-01 15:50:04

The Kansas Supreme Court ruled that the state constitution does not establish a right to vote, causing disagreement among justices. The court upheld a signature-verification measure but sided with challengers on another provision criminalizing impersonation of election officials. read more

2024-05-31 09:40:08

Donald Trump can vote for himself in November despite 34 felony convictions due to voting rights restoration laws in Florida and New York. Legal experts anticipate a possible appeal and uncertainty surrounding his voter eligibility. read more

2024-05-23 20:00:08

Donald Trump opposed voting rights for felons in 2016 but may run in an election he can't vote in due to his current trial. Laws on voting rights for felons vary across the US. read more

2024-05-01 14:50:06

A three-judge panel rejects Louisiana's new voting map with a second majority-Black district, creating uncertainty for the upcoming elections. State officials plan to seek supreme court review. The ruling affects Representative Garret Graves and state senator Cleo Fields. read more

2024-04-25 18:30:08

Texas woman Crystal Mason, initially sentenced to five years in prison for voting while ineligible, recently had her conviction overturned. Now, the Tarrant county district attorney plans to appeal the decision, emphasizing the importance of protecting the integrity of the ballot box. read more

2024-04-12 11:50:06

Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson plan to advocate for a ban on non-citizens voting, which is already illegal. The push for this bill comes amidst claims of election fraud, though studies show cases are rare. read more