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Justice Department Directs States to Preserve 2024 Election Records Amidst Voter Data Disputes

Justice Department Directs States to Preserve 2024 Election Records Amidst Voter Data Disputes

The Trump administration's Justice Department has instructed officials in over two dozen states to preserve records from the 2024 election. This directive is part of an ongoing effort by the administration to compel states to provide detailed voter records, despite facing multiple court losses in these attempts. Letters were sent to 29 states and the District of Columbia, advising election officials against destroying these records. The Justice Department has previously filed lawsuits to gain access to voter registration information, which includes addresses, dates of birth, driver's license numbers, and partial Social Security numbers. One such letter, obtained by The Associated Press, informed Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson that she was 'under investigation' and subject to ongoing litigation for not providing statewide voter registration lists. Eric Neff, acting chief of the Civil Rights Division's Voting Section, warned that failure to preserve relevant data could lead to 'civil and criminal sanctions' ...

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Did the SAVE Act pass? What voters need to know ahead of 2026 midterms

Did the SAVE Act pass? What voters need to know ahead of 2026 midterms

Congress battles over the SAVE Act as the 2026 midterms draw closer. Here's where the bill stands in the House and Senate and what could happen next.

ACLU Challenges Trump Administration's Use of Guantánamo Bay for Immigration Detention

ACLU Challenges Trump Administration's Use of Guantánamo Bay for Immigration Detention

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's policy of detaining immigrants at Guantánamo Bay. This legal action comes after the administration, under an executive order signed by President Trump, began sending immigration detainees to the facility, traditionally used for terrorism suspects. A notable case involves Adam Abdullah, a 31-year-old Somali asylum seeker with a U.S. work permit, who was reportedly sent to Guantánamo Bay without a warrant after being stopped by federal agents in St. Paul, Minnesota, on December 12, 2025. Abdullah, who arrived in the U.S. in 2023 and worked as an auto mechanic, claims he was not presented with a warrant and was told by immigration officials that they did not need one. He was subsequently moved through several detention centers before being flown to Cuba, where he was informed the stop was for refueling but instead found himself detained at Camp Six in Guantánamo Bay. The Department of Homeland Security has cha...

Representative Nikki Budzinski and Colleagues Challenge Postal Service Rule on Mail-In Voting

Representative Nikki Budzinski and Colleagues Challenge Postal Service Rule on Mail-In Voting

Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), and Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), alongside 97 other colleagues, have urged Postmaster General David P. Steiner to revoke a Postal Service rule. This rule codifies President Trump’s Executive Order 14399, which aims to control mail-in ballots ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The lawmakers expressed concerns that the rule risks harming the democratic process and damaging the USPS's relationship with millions of Americans who rely on mail-in voting. They argue that the order imposes unconstitutional and unworkable restrictions, including requiring states to provide a 'citizenship verification list' and attempting to give USPS control over who can vote by mail. A 2025 Brookings Institution study found an average of just four cases of voter fraud for every 10 million mail-in ballots cast, indicating that states using universal mail-in voting have among the lowest fraud rates.

Representative Scanlon Affirms 14th Amendment Protection for U.S.-Born Children of Immigrants and Visa Holders Amidst Citizenship Debate

Representative Scanlon Affirms 14th Amendment Protection for U.S.-Born Children of Immigrants and Visa Holders Amidst Citizenship Debate

During a House Judiciary subcommittee hearing on birthright citizenship, Representative Mary Gay Scanlon, the ranking Democrat, asserted that children born in the United States to undocumented immigrants and visa holders are protected by the 14th Amendment. She emphasized that these children are considered 'persons born here in America' and are subject to U.S. law from birth. According to Scanlon, they possess an undeniable constitutional claim to the rights, duties, and protections associated with that status. This stance directly counters arguments from Republican lawmakers and figures like Rosemary Jenks of the Immigration Accountability Project and Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, who advocate for Congress to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to create exceptions for children born to undocumented immigrants and temporary residents, and to define the phrase 'subject to the jurisdiction thereof' in the 14th Amendment.

Trump Administration Accused of Blueprint to Rig 2026 Midterms Through Voter Suppression and Weaponized Government

Trump Administration Accused of Blueprint to Rig 2026 Midterms Through Voter Suppression and Weaponized Government

The Trump administration is reportedly implementing a strategy to influence the 2026 midterm elections through various measures aimed at voter suppression and the weaponization of government agencies against political opponents. According to Marc Elias of Democracy Docket, this blueprint includes efforts to make voting more difficult and facilitate election subversion. The Republican National Committee has joined the Trump administration in urging the Supreme Court to weaken a federal law that restricts last-minute voter purges. Election offices are allegedly being infiltrated by election deniers, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is preparing 'state citizenship lists' to pressure states into purging voters. Furthermore, the DHS is expected to launch investigations into non-existent widespread voter fraud. The Department of Justice (DOJ), under President Trump's direction, is also reportedly targeting state election officials under the pretense of illegal voting. These actions are described as ...

Senator Rounds' Senior Staffer Faces Conflict of Interest Allegations and Posts Obscene Gesture

Senator Rounds' Senior Staffer Faces Conflict of Interest Allegations and Posts Obscene Gesture

Rob Skjonsberg, a senior adviser and former chief of staff for U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, is facing conflict of interest allegations due to his simultaneous work as a lobbyist for various companies, including Meta. Politico reported on September 4 about Skjonsberg's lobbying activities in South Dakota while serving as a Senate staffer. Following these allegations, Skjonsberg posted an image of an actor making an obscene gesture on social media, targeting Brian Bengs, Rounds' independent opponent in the upcoming election. Bengs had called for a ban on government and campaign staffers lobbying for corporations and special interests. Skjonsberg is registered to lobby for 14 clients, ranging from tech giants to farm groups. Rounds' office stated that their general counsel consulted with the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Ethics and implemented safeguards to avoid conflicts of interest, though further details on these measures were not provided. The senator's office has not addressed questions rega...

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 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.

US appeals court rejects Trump mail-in ballot restrictions as Supreme Court considers rule

US appeals court rejects Trump mail-in ballot restrictions as Supreme Court considers rule

By Nate Raymond BOSTON, Sept 10 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Thursday declined to allow President Donald Trump's administration to implement a new U.S. Postal Service rule that would tighten mail-in voting requirements before November's congressional elections, as the U.S.

Nevada Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar Under Justice Department Investigation for Voter Records

Nevada Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar Under Justice Department Investigation for Voter Records

Nevada Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar is currently under investigation by the Justice Department, which has issued seven voter-related subpoenas and a litigation-hold letter. The letter informs Aguilar that he is under investigation and in ongoing litigation for alleged non-compliance with duties under the Civil Rights Act, the National Voter Registration Act, and the Help America Vote Act. The Justice Department is demanding the preservation of 2024 election records beyond the federal 22-month retention window, warning of civil and criminal sanctions for non-compliance. This development follows Aguilar's repeated refusal to provide the state's unredacted statewide voter registration list, citing Nevada law that bars public access to driver's license numbers and partial Social Security numbers. A federal judge previously dismissed the department's civil lawsuit seeking this data, a decision that the department has appealed to the Ninth Circuit. Aguilar's office recently moved 400,000 voter records to...

Representative Dusty Johnson Addresses New Citizens at South Dakota Naturalization Ceremony

Representative Dusty Johnson Addresses New Citizens at South Dakota Naturalization Ceremony

U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson delivered the keynote address at a naturalization ceremony held at the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. During the event, 138 individuals from 48 different countries officially became U.S. citizens by taking the Oath of Allegiance. The ceremony also featured the singing of the National Anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance, and new citizens had the opportunity to introduce themselves to the audience. Representative Johnson emphasized the significant role each new citizen plays in strengthening the nation, stating that their contributions through daily actions, civic participation, and community involvement will make the country stronger. These new citizens will reside in 33 different communities across South Dakota.