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Voting Wrongs
We expose the injustices that deny the vote to millions — and cover the fight for true enfranchisement.
Trump DOJ Sues to Force States to Share Confidential Voter Data
Trump’s Department of Justice is suing over 20 states in a bid to open voter rolls to purges via federal challenges.
Trump Militarized Cities in ICE Crackdowns. Is Militarizing the Ballot Box Next?
Trump has put election deniers in charge of overseeing “election integrity” for the 2026 midterms.
The Supreme Court Asks Why It Shouldn’t Gut the Voting Rights Act
We may well see the elimination of the 11 Black-majority districts — all Democratic — in GOP-controlled Southern states.
Democrats Are Struggling to Block Trump’s Texas Power Grab
“When you can’t win fairly, you cheat, and that is exactly what this is,” a civil rights advocate said of Trump’s ploy.
Texas Plays Cynical Racial Gerrymandering Game to Save House Majority for Trump
Trump’s Justice Department gave political cover for Gov. Greg Abbott to mingle gerrymandering with disaster relief.
The Supreme Court Delayed a Ruling That Could Shape Voting Rights Across the US
The court’s choice to punt a key redistricting case signals trouble for the future of the Voting Rights Act.
State Voter Suppression Bills Could Disenfranchise Millions Ahead of Midterms
Trump’s crackdown on immigrants has fueled legislation to restrict access to the ballot in more than two dozen states.
The SAVE Act Is Not Just About “Married Women” — It’s About Trans People, Too
A bill passed by the House last week could disenfranchise millions, including most trans people, if it becomes law.
Trump Assumes Unheard-of Powers in Ordering Federal Overhaul of Elections
His order on voter policy could disenfranchise millions, but multiple lawsuits have already sprung up to challenge it.
Illinois Bill Would Restore Voting Rights to Thousands of Incarcerated People
Encouraging participation in democratic processes will do more for public safety than disenfranchising people ever will.