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Twenty States Urge U.S. Supreme Court Intervention in Missouri Congressional Map Dispute

Twenty States Urge U.S. Supreme Court Intervention in Missouri Congressional Map Dispute

Twenty state Attorneys General have filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court, supporting Missouri's request to temporarily block a Missouri Supreme Court ruling concerning the state's congressional map. The Missouri Supreme Court had ruled that the 2022 congressional map must be used for the upcoming November election, while voters decide on a new map. The amicus brief, led by Florida and Texas, argues against changing electoral rules close to an election, citing the 'Purcell principle.' This principle suggests that courts should avoid making drastic changes to voting or election rules too close to an election to prevent voter confusion and administrative difficulties. The brief contends that implementing a new map now could lead to candidates running in different areas than where they were primaried, voters casting ballots for candidates they did not nominate, and state officials struggling to administer a different election than initially planned.

Trump Administration Refiles Supreme Court Appeal to Lift Mail-in Ballot Restrictions

Trump Administration Refiles Supreme Court Appeal to Lift Mail-in Ballot Restrictions

The Trump Administration has refiled an emergency appeal with the Supreme Court, seeking to overturn a federal judge's decision that blocked proposed changes to mail-in voting ahead of the November midterm elections. The administration's proposed changes include requiring standardized barcodes on mail-in ballots and verifying them against an online portal of eligible voters provided by each state. In its latest filing, the administration asserts that these measures are "constitutional" and represent "reasonable preparation" for election-related mail. However, opponents argue that these changes constitute an attempt to federalize elections, which have traditionally been managed by individual states. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is overseeing this appeal and has set a Wednesday deadline for responses from the groups challenging the U.S. Postal Service rules, indicating that a decision could be made as early as midweek.

Trump Administration Seeks Supreme Court Intervention to Use Voter Citizenship Database

Trump Administration Seeks Supreme Court Intervention to Use Voter Citizenship Database

The Trump administration has requested the Supreme Court to intervene in a lawsuit, seeking permission to utilize a data system known as "Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements" (SAVE) to review state voter rolls ahead of the midterm elections. This request follows a June ruling by U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan, who determined that the Trump administration acted unlawfully in creating this centralized database. Judge Sooknanan stated that the SAVE database, which contains private information of Americans, was used by some states to incorrectly remove U.S. citizens from voter rolls. The judge found that the administration violated three federal laws in its attempt to implement the system, asserting that it "knowingly trampled on the privacy rights of American citizens in a manner that threatens the sacred right to vote." The Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit recently denied the Trump administration's request to stay the district court's block on the SAVE database. Solicitor General D. Jo...

President Trump's Administration Faces Lawsuit Over Mail-In Ballot Executive Order

President Trump's Administration Faces Lawsuit Over Mail-In Ballot Executive Order

A lawsuit has been filed challenging an executive order issued by President Trump, which directs the United States Postal Service (USPS) to limit the transmission of mail-in ballots. This legal action comes as part of broader discussions surrounding the integrity and accessibility of the electoral process. The lawsuit specifically targets the executive order's potential impact on the delivery and processing of mail-in votes, raising concerns about voter disenfranchisement and the fairness of future elections. The challenge is being brought forward by constitutional scholars and legal experts who argue that the order oversteps presidential authority and could undermine democratic procedures. The timing of this lawsuit, ahead of the 2026 election cycle, highlights ongoing tensions regarding election administration and the role of federal agencies in managing voting logistics.

Republicans suffered a stunning Supreme Court loss. It lasted minutes.

Republicans suffered a stunning Supreme Court loss. It lasted minutes.

What the hell is going on with Missouri’s congressional election?

U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle Challenges Trump Administration's Mail-in Voting Restrictions

U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle Challenges Trump Administration's Mail-in Voting Restrictions

U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle, a Democratic congressman from Philadelphia, is actively opposing the Trump administration's efforts to limit mail-in voting. He appeared alongside members of the postal workers union and city commissioners to emphasize the importance of free and fair elections. Boyle announced he is sending an oversight letter to the Postmaster General, demanding answers regarding a new system that could impact mail-in ballots. This action follows the Justice Department's appeal to the Supreme Court to overturn a lower court's ban on proposed mail-in voting restrictions. Boyle is also a co-sponsor of a U.S. House bill designed to prevent changes to mail ballots, though he acknowledges its passage is unlikely given the current composition of the House. He argues that a president should not be able to unilaterally alter election rules through executive orders.

Watchdog Alleges Illegal Collusion Between 'Decoy Dan' Sullivan Campaign and Liberal Group Targeting Senator Sullivan

Watchdog Alleges Illegal Collusion Between 'Decoy Dan' Sullivan Campaign and Liberal Group Targeting Senator Sullivan

A watchdog group, Americans for Public Trust (APT), has filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) alleging illegal coordination between the campaign of Daniel J. Sullivan, known as 'Decoy Dan,' and the liberal 907 Initiative. The complaint centers on veteran Democratic strategist Amber Lee, who reportedly worked for Daniel J. Sullivan's campaign while also serving on the board of the 907 Initiative. The 907 Initiative has spent approximately $1.5 million on advertisements attacking incumbent Senator Dan S. Sullivan (R-Alaska). APT claims that Lee's dual role constitutes a violation of federal election law, as she allegedly helped Daniel J. Sullivan file to run and authored some of his campaign materials while the 907 Initiative was simultaneously running ads against Senator Sullivan. The 907 Initiative's executive director, Aubrey Wieber, denies the allegations, stating that the organization has never employed or paid Amber Lee and had no involvement with her work for Daniel J. Sullivan'...

California and States Warn Supreme Court of 'Chaos' Over USPS Mail Ballot Rules

California and States Warn Supreme Court of 'Chaos' Over USPS Mail Ballot Rules

California and 23 other states, along with the District of Columbia, have warned the U.S. Supreme Court that new U.S. Postal Service (USPS) rules for mail ballots, implemented under President Trump's executive order, would cause widespread disruption and could disenfranchise millions of voters in the upcoming November election. The Democrat-led coalition argued that compliance with these rules would be impossible for some states before the midterms, preventing many from voting by mail or at all. They also cited objections from officials in conservative states like Utah, Florida, Ohio, Texas, and Wisconsin, who anticipate an "unmitigated disaster" if the rules proceed. The new regulations require states to submit complete voter lists to the Postal Service and adopt new ballot envelopes with individualized voter bar codes. The Postal Service would then reject any mail ballots not matching these lists. Additionally, President Trump's order directed the Department of Homeland Security to develop its own list o...

President Trump's Effort to Use Post Office to Disrupt Voting Draws Comparison to Andrew Jackson's Censorship

President Trump's Effort to Use Post Office to Disrupt Voting Draws Comparison to Andrew Jackson's Censorship

President Trump's efforts to utilize the Post Office in ways that could disrupt voting processes are drawing comparisons to historical instances of political interference, specifically Andrew Jackson's censorship of abolitionist mail. This comparison was highlighted by Slate, suggesting a pattern of executive attempts to influence or control communication channels for political ends. The nature of President Trump's actions regarding the Post Office was not detailed in the source, but the comparison implies concerns about potential impacts on mail-in ballots or the general accessibility of voting, particularly in the context of upcoming elections.

Representative Dan Crenshaw Accused of Voting Rights Hypocrisy Amidst Mail-in Ballot Controversy

Representative Dan Crenshaw Accused of Voting Rights Hypocrisy Amidst Mail-in Ballot Controversy

U.S. Representative Dan Crenshaw, a Republican from Texas, is facing accusations of hypocrisy regarding voting rights. Crenshaw, who previously supported a ban on local election officials sending out applications for mail-in ballots, reportedly sent mail-in ballot applications to his own supporters. These applications were accompanied by instructions to "be sure to vote for Dan Crenshaw." This action has drawn criticism, highlighting a perceived contradiction between his public stance on mail-in voting restrictions and his campaign's practices. The issue comes as discussions around voting integrity and access continue to be a prominent topic in U.S. politics.

Congressman John B. Larson Joins Bipartisan Brief Urging Supreme Court to Block President Trump's Mail-In Voting Order

Congressman John B. Larson Joins Bipartisan Brief Urging Supreme Court to Block President Trump's Mail-In Voting Order

Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01), alongside a bipartisan coalition of 261 lawmakers, has filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court of the United States. The brief, submitted in the case of United States Postal Service v. State of California, urges the court to reject President Trump’s executive order concerning mail-in voting. According to Larson and the coalition, this order is an unconstitutional attempt to control the mail-in voting process and follows previous threats by President Trump to 'nationalize our elections.' The lawmakers argue that the order violates the separation of powers and Article I of the U.S. Constitution, which grants states and Congress exclusive authority over election administration. They contend that the President's order seeks to empower Trump officials to determine voter eligibility by giving the Postal Service control over who can vote by mail. Larson stated that President Trump is determined to interfere with a free and fair election, referencing the 'SAVE America Act' ...

Judicial Watch's Tom Fitton Pursues Voter Roll Clean-Up Efforts Under NVRA

Judicial Watch's Tom Fitton Pursues Voter Roll Clean-Up Efforts Under NVRA

Tom Fitton, representing Judicial Watch, has been actively engaged in legal efforts to address voter registration integrity across the United States. His work involves suing states and counties to open voter rolls, subsequently identifying and seeking the removal of what he describes as fraudulent registrations. Fitton utilizes the National Voting Rights Act (NVRA) to pursue these actions. Following the 2020 election, statistical analyses reportedly indicated that numerous counties had more registered voters than actual residents, prompting Judicial Watch's interventions. The process Fitton undertakes is extensive, involving issuing statutory notices, initiating lawsuits against states or counties, securing settlements, sending confirmation notices to voters, and then waiting through two federal general election cycles before ineligible voters who have not responded or voted can be removed from the rolls. This multi-step legal process is described as time-consuming.