Victory in Virginia gives Dems path to gain four seats in Congress

Friday, February 13

In victory for Democrats, Virginia Supreme Court says redistricting vote can go forward

The Virginia Supreme Court said the state could hold a special election on Democratic lawmakers’ redistricting plan aimed at countering President Donald Trump’s GOP gerrymanders nationwide.
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Trump hints he’d issue executive order attempting to impose a national voter ID requirement ahead of 2026 midterms

Federal courts have already blocked his earlier executive order attempting to impose strict citizenship requirements.
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‘A massive burden on American eligible voters’

In a letter to GOP congressional leaders, six Democratic secretaries of state characterized the voter suppressive MEGA and SAVE America Acts as an invitation for chaos in election administration.
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Noem joins Arizona election deniers to rally for SAVE America Act

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem also encouraged state election officials to use the department’s citizenship verification program, despite it incorrectly flagging dozens of citizens.
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A win in Montana …

A Montana court blocked a state law that would have required students to declare their intent to remain in the county after graduation to register to vote using their college address.
If upheld, the measure would have barred thousands of students from voting in their own communities.
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… and in Arkansas!

An Arkansas court blocked a state law that required signatures from at least 50 counties to be collected for an initiative to qualify to be on the ballot — a significantly higher threshold than the state constitution requires.
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GOPer asks SCOTUS to restore her district after court found it discriminated against minority voters

The stakes extend beyond Staten Island and Brooklyn.
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Pro voting groups sue Ohio secretary of state

They challenged a 2025 law that requires monthly voter-roll checks using state and federal databases and mandates the cancellation of registrations flagged as belonging to noncitizens.
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Coming up Monday

Trial continues in a lawsuit challenging a New Hampshire law requiring voters to provide documentary proof of citizenship for voting. It should continue through the week.
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AND NOW FOR THIS WEEK’S GOOD NEWS

Trump-appointed judge tosses DOJ voter roll lawsuit in Michigan

The judge flatly rejected the DOJ’s legal theory, ruling that federal law does not require the state to hand over the sensitive voter records demanded. The DOJ is 0-4 in its legal pursuit of voter data.

West Virginia GOP secretary of state rebuffs DOJ voter roll demand

The DOJ’s voter data campaign suffered yet another setback this week as Kris Warner, West Virginia’s Republican chief election official, refused to hand over the state’s unredacted voter rolls.

Grand jury blocks Trump DOJ bid to indict Democrats over military oath video

A federal grand jury refused to indict six Democratic lawmakers after a prosecutor, led by U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro, sought charges over a video reminding service members they are obligated to refuse illegal orders.

Federal judge slams Trump admin for violating Sen. Mark Kelly’s rights

Meanwhile, a federal judge ruled that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth violated Sen. Mark Kelly’s First Amendment rights by trying to strip him of his retired military rank over a video reminding troops they must refuse illegal orders.

Wisconsin appeals court restores voters’ ability to fix their absentee ballot

By reinstating this option, the court protected voters from being disenfranchised over simple errors and ensured voters keep control over how their ballot is cast.