‘We are not going to stop’: MAGA, anti-voting activists ramp up pressure over SAVE America Act

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Reports: Comey subpoenaed in DOJ’s ‘grand conspiracy’ probe against slate of Trump’s enemies

The subpoena concerns the former FBI director's assessment concluding that Russia interfered in the 2016 election to benefit President Donald Trump.
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Election chiefs decry SAVE America Act, Trump’s attacks on voting

Secretaries of state slammed the SAVE America Act, warning the bill would set off widespread chaos if it became law before the midterms.
They also said Trump’s threats against elections need to be treated “like a bomb threat."
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Also, Senate Dems file SAVE America Act amendment to limit federal control of elections

The proposal would prevent federal prosecutors from pursuing election cases outside their own districts — a practice voting rights advocates warn can be used to target voters or election officials for political reasons.
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New DOJ blunder: Voter roll case in chaos after missed deadline, false claims allegation

A judge is demanding answers — and if the DOJ misses the mark, the consequences could be significant.
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New York voters voluntarily dismiss pro-voting lawsuit challenging 2024 congressional map

The move comes after SCOTUS halted a redraw of the map, which could've resulted in an additional House seat for Democrats in Staten Island. New York’s congressional map remains unchanged for the midterms.
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Trump’s emergency elections order is ‘being prepared,’ key ally believes

But the Constitution is clear: The president has no authority to unilaterally rewrite election rules.
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Here we share noteworthy briefs on all things voting rights and democracy. Have a footnote for us? Send them to news@democracydocket.com.

Today, we have some notes for some senators:

The key vote to send Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s (R-Okla.) nomination for Department of Homeland Security chief to the floor came from Sen. John Fetterman (D-Penn.)… what happened to you, John?
We can’t believe this is a thing we have to say, but no, Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.), you don’t actually need an ID to shovel snow in New York City.
You have a way with words, Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.). He’s “married to a married woman.”