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Voter Suppression
Trump Urges Passage of the SAVE America Act — With New Provisions
Trump wants Congress to add voter ID and mail-in ballot restrictions, as well as unrelated anti-trans provisions.
Trump Allies Circulating Draft Order to Declare National Emergency on Elections
The draft is written to allow Trump to label mail-in ballots and voting machines as agents of foreign influence.
Trump Black History Message Pushes Bill Critics Say Disenfranchises Black Voters
The SAVE America Act, which imposes strict ID limits among other provisions, has been called “Jim Crow 2.0” by critics.
DHS System for Confirming Voter Citizenship Is Making Widespread Mistakes
A federal verification tool expanded under Trump has misidentified hundreds of voters as noncitizens.
Texas Democrat Henry Cuellar Joins House GOP to Pass Voter Suppression Bill
Experts and watchdog groups slammed the bill, which would also require states to share voter information with DHS.
Official Says 11 States Open to Stopping Residents From Voting at DOJ’s Request
The DOJ’s effort “should frighten everybody across the political spectrum,” said an election expert.
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.
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.
New Colorado Law Enhances Protections Against Voter Discrimination
“Colorado is paving a different path by acting on its own to strengthen our right to vote,” said one advocate.