North Carolina admits noncitizens on its rolls aren’t a widespread problem — as it gives voter data to DHS
North Carolina election officials admitted they don’t have evidence that noncitizens on the voter rolls are a widespread problem. The admission comes just one day after the GOP-led state election board voted to move forward with plans to share voter data with the Trump administration.
Trump DOJ loses again as court rejects Rhode Island lawsuit
The DOJ racked up its fifth loss out of five in its sweeping legal campaign seeking access to state voter data. A Trump-appointed judge dismissed its case against Rhode Island, calling it a “fishing expedition.”
To top it off, DOJ scrambles to salvage Minnesota voter roll case — but files wrong exhibit and leans on shaky new claim
The DOJ’s latest blunder came a day after it asked a federal court for permission to fix what judges across the country have already called a fatal defect in its voter roll demands: failing to explain why it needed the data in the first place.
Democrats rally national firepower in final push for ‘yes’ vote on Virginia redistricting referendum
With days to go until Virginians decide whether to approve a new congressional map, Democrats are making their closing case to “Vote Yes” — framing next week’s vote as a critical stand against Trump’s agenda and the GOP’s nationwide gerrymanders.
Court blocks Indiana’s ban on student IDs for voting
A federal judge halted Indiana’s ban on using student IDs for voting, finding the GOP-backed law likely unconstitutional and noting that the state offered no evidence that student IDs posed any risk of fraud. The ruling allows tens of thousands of students to continue using IDs that had long been accepted at the polls.
California disbars lawyer behind Trump’s 2020 election overturn scheme
The California Supreme Court permanently disbarred John Eastman, a central figure in efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The court let stand findings that Eastman misled courts and advanced baseless fraud claims in support of Trump’s attempt to block certification of the results.
Election official says she faces investigation over false election conspiracy claims
Christy McCormick, the vice-chair of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, said she is under investigation for falsely claiming Democrats rely on noncitizen voting to win elections. McCormick, a Republican, made the remarks while appearing in her official capacity, prompting a complaint alleging she may have violated rules requiring federal officials to remain nonpartisan.
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