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Justice Department sues over new citizenship proof law for voting
The U.S. Department of Justice sued Arizona over a new law requiring people who use a federal form to register to vote to provide additional proof of citizenship.
Most Americans support a federal holiday for voting, ABA survey finds
Two-thirds of Americans support the creation of a federal holiday for voting, according to the American Bar Association's annual Survey of Civic Literacy.
Maryland announces new voting deadlines after primary delay
Maryland has new deadlines for registering to vote and to request a mail-in ballot, after the state's highest court moved the state's primary.
Federal judge tosses Baltimore County redistricting map challenged under Voting Rights Act
Baltimore County's redistricting plan likely violates the Voting Rights Act and must be replaced with a new map that offers Black voters greater representation, a federal judge ruled.
Supreme Court’s Alabama ruling sparks alarm over voting rights
The Supreme Court's decision to halt efforts to create a second mostly Black congressional district in Alabama sparked fresh warnings that the court is becoming too politicized.
Trump attacks spur Congress to bolster electoral count law
Donald Trump’s false claims about the 2020 election have sparked fresh urgency in Congress for changing the Electoral Count Act to ensure no one can undo a future presidential election.
Mail-in ballot request forms being sent in Maryland
The Maryland State Board of Elections announced Monday it has started sending mail-in ballot request forms to registered voters before the June 28 primary.
Backing filibuster changes, Biden challenges Senate on voting rights: ‘Tired of being quiet!’
President Joe Biden challenged senators Tuesday to “stand against voter suppression” by changing Senate rules to pass voting rights legislation.
4th Circuit upholds election-only use of Maryland voting list
Maryland did not violate a Virginian’s constitutional right to free speech by refusing to provide him a list of Maryland’s registered voters, a federal appeals court ruled.
Biden administration sues Texas over new voting restrictions
The Biden administration sued Texas over new election laws that outlasted a summer of dramatic protests by Democrats.
Elections across US showcase new voting laws, security steps
Elections test new voting restrictions in some Republican-controlled states as officials got a chance to counter misinformation about voting security.
Senate GOP again blocks Democrats’ voting bill
For the third time this year, Senate Democrats tried to pass sweeping elections legislation. Once again, Republicans blocked them.
