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Supreme Court Backs Black Alabama Residents In Redistricting DecisionSupreme Court Backs Black Alabama Residents In Redistricting Decision

Supreme Court Backs Black Alabama Residents In Redistricting Decision

In a surprise decision made on Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled that Alabama had weakened the power of the state's…

2 years ago
Justice Department Sues Texas Over Redistricting Maps It Says Intentionally Discriminate Against MinoritiesJustice Department Sues Texas Over Redistricting Maps It Says Intentionally Discriminate Against Minorities

Justice Department Sues Texas Over Redistricting Maps It Says Intentionally Discriminate Against Minorities

The United States Department of Justice has announced that it is suing the State of Texas and Republican Gov. Greg…

3 years ago
House Passes John Lewis Voting Rights Bill With No GOP VotesHouse Passes John Lewis Voting Rights Bill With No GOP Votes

House Passes John Lewis Voting Rights Bill With No GOP Votes

On Tuesday, the House approved the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, tossing the bill to the Senate, where…

4 years ago
Justice Department Warns States Against Conducting Ballot Audits That Violate Federal LawsJustice Department Warns States Against Conducting Ballot Audits That Violate Federal Laws

Justice Department Warns States Against Conducting Ballot Audits That Violate Federal Laws

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has warned states about conducting their own ballot reviews of the last year's presidential election,…

4 years ago
VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: 2020 Democratic Presidential Candidate Marianne Williamson On Electoral ReformVIDEO EXCLUSIVE: 2020 Democratic Presidential Candidate Marianne Williamson On Electoral Reform

VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: 2020 Democratic Presidential Candidate Marianne Williamson On Electoral Reform

For years, politicians and political pundits have criticized the American electoral system as broken, from Election Day not being named…

6 years ago