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Gerrymandering Cases Still Percolating in Georgia, Massachusetts, Florida, Arkansas, and Utah

May 31, 2023May 31, 2023

Three years into the every-10-year redistricting cycle and challenges are still percolating around the country. We have short updates from Georgia, Massachusetts, Florida, Arkansas, and Utah.

The Granddaddy of Dark Money Groups – Americans for Prosperity – Goes After Arizona’s New Dark Money Disclosure Act

March 21, 2023March 21, 2023

Remember last fall when Arizona voters approved a citizen ballot initiative requiring disclosure of donors to Dark Money groups? The granddaddy of Dark Money groups is now suing to overturn it: Americans for Prosperity.

American Democracy Minute for July 6, 2022: Upcoming SCOTUS Case Could Profoundly Impact Your Right to Vote and Have that Vote Matter

July 5, 2022July 5, 2022

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to Thursday hear a case from North Carolina which could explore the “independent state legislature” theory. It’s not an overstatement to say that If the high court agrees, it could have a profound negative impact on your right to vote and have it matter.

American Democracy Minute for June 20, 2022: NM, NH & LA Court Updates on Election Subversion, Voter Suppression & Gerrymandering

June 19, 2022June 19, 2022

Quick updates on court action on election subversion, voting rights and redistricting in the states of New Mexico, New Hampshire and Louisiana.