Voting Rights

DOJ Flags 400 Alleged Noncitizens on Washington Voter Rolls

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This image shows A U.S. Department of Justice official, Neil Floyd speaks at a podium as federal authorities scrutinize 400 alleged noncitizens on Washington state voter rolls.

DOJ Flags 400 Alleged Noncitizens on Washington Voter Rolls Federal prosecutors have asked Washington state to set aside ballots from more than 400 registered voters. The Justice Department believes these individuals are not U.S. citizens and should not have voted. Officials delivered a list of more than 400 names to Secretary of State Steve Hobbs … Read more

US Supreme Court Ruling Reshapes Voting Rights and Election Maps

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Graphic showing a judge’s gavel, the U.S. Supreme Court building, a U.S. electoral map in red and blue, and voting booths, highlighting a ruling that narrows Voting Rights Act protections.

US Supreme Court Ruling Reshapes Voting Rights and Election Maps The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a landmark opinion on the Voting Rights Act of 1965, reshaping how Section 2 applies to redistricting disputes. The ruling arrives at a sensitive political moment, as the United States prepares for closely contested midterm elections. It reflects a … Read more