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@democracydocket.com
. Chair of Elias Law Group. My dog's name is Blue.
Democracy Docket has grown dramatically. It publishes seven days a week. It has several daily and weekly newsletters that go out to more than 400,000 subscribers. Its social media accounts reach millions. Its YouTube channel has more than 650,000 subscribers.
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Six years in, the future of democracy is still on the docket
None of these attacks on our elections were getting the attention they deserved. In October 2019, I decided to do something about it.
https://www.democracydocket.com/opinion/six-years-in-the-future-of-democracy-is-still-on-the-docket/
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I will say it again: There are no moderate Republicans. There are just proud MAGA and sacred MAGA. The scared ones leave. The proud ones stay.
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The most important battles for democracy aren't happening in the legacy media. They're happening in courtrooms across America. Democracy Docket covers every one of them. Join 400,000 Americans by subscribing now to support independent pro-democracy media.
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It's a sign of the times that AI companies are deciding whether or not to allow the military to engage in mass surveillance of US citizens and this is treated as a legitimate debate of two reasonable positions.
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Democracy Docket is expanding its team and broadening its scope and offerings. What won't change is its mission to provide independent pro-democracy news, information and analysis. It will never bow down or bend a knee. Help it grow and thrive by signing up.
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Earlier this week, Idaho became the latest state to push back against the U.S. Department of Justice’s campaign to seize the private voter data of every state.
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Even red states are defiantly rejecting DOJ’s demands for private voter data
“Election officials across the political spectrum stood up to protect state sovereignty and voters’ security, regardless of partisanship,” voting rights advocate David Becker told Democracy Docket.
https://www.democracydocket.com/analysis/even-red-states-are-defiantly-rejecting-dojs-demands-for-private-voter-data/
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Independent media once felt like a luxury. Specialized news subscriptions that provided in-depth information, opinion and analysis were costly and time-consuming. They were purely optional, even indulgent. That is no longer the case.
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Democracy will not survive without strong independent media
Trump and his allies are rapidly taking over our major news outlets.
https://www.democracydocket.com/opinion/democracy-will-not-survive-without-strong-independent-media/
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Legacy media is failing democracy. Six years ago, I decided to do something about it. I started Democracy Docket from scratch. Today it has 400,000+ subscribers. But to protect democracy, it needs to grow. Subscribe now:
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We desperately need to grow independent media as fast as we can. You can start by signing up for Democracy Docket. I started it 6 years ago to be unapologetic pro-democracy. No corporate backers. It will never bow down or obey. Sign up now to help it meet this moment.
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The Department of Justice has sued 30 states and DC for access to their unreacted sensitive voter data. My law firm is fighting them in all 30 cases. We are dedicating so many resources because these are the most important legal fights and the future of free and fair elections is at stake.
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NEW: Texas has been minority-ruled by conspiracy theorists for years. Tuesday’s primary was a prime example of the ways that a foolish few can block broad electoral access for many.
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Texas Republicans are punishing voters ‘because we can’
Tuesday’s primary descended into chaos for voters in Dallas and Williamson counties.
https://www.democracydocket.com/opinion/texas-republicans-are-punishing-voters-because-we-can/
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NEW EPISODE: In North Carolina, Roy Cooper just won his Senate primary — and he may be Democrats' best shot at flipping the U.S. Senate. Cooper and I discuss why he's running, what's at stake, and why North Carolina is the #1 red-to-blue Senate seat in the country.
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Senate Showdown: Democrats' Best Shot vs. GOP's Biggest Election Denier | Gov. Roy Cooper
YouTube video by Democracy Docket
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6i-huHxUNwE
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If you are attacking Jena Griswold because she did not personally argue the 14th disqualification case in the Supreme Court, you have lost the plot. She was literally a party to the case brought by Trump. We need more people willing to stand up to Trump, not tearing down those who did.
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🚨BREAKING: The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) would not rule out using voter data for immigration enforcement during a federal hearing in Minnesota, but said such data was not currently being used.
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DOJ refuses to rule out immigration enforcement access to voter data
“Your honor, I can honestly say I do not know the answer to that,” a DOJ attorney said.
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/doj-voter-data-not-for-immigration-enforcement-now/
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🚨BREAKING: As the Department of Justice (DOJ) belatedly attempts to speed up its drive for state voter registration rolls, lawyers for Michigan are asking the court to pump the brakes.
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DOJ aims to speed up voter roll case as deadline for removing voters looms
"That ship has already all but sailed,” Michigan’s lawyers wrote.
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/doj-aims-to-speed-up-voter-roll-case-as-deadline-for-removing-voters-looms/
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🚨BREAKING: The White House confirmed Friday that President Donald Trump is pressing Congress to add new provisions targeting transgender people to the SAVE America Act — a sweeping anti-voting bill that could disenfranchise millions.
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Trump is adding anti-trans provisions to SAVE America Act
Trump appears to be using culture-war issues, which are popular among Republican voters, to increase the pressure on Republican lawmakers to back the bill.
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/trump-is-adding-anti-trans-provisions-to-save-america-act/
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Florida’s bar association is currently investigating Lindsey Halligan, a loyalist President Donald Trump selected to bring criminal charges against his political opponents, over allegations that her failed prosecutions violated ethics rules governing lawyers.
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Trump loyalist Lindsey Halligan faces ethics probe in Florida
Based on the results of the investigation, she could eventually face disbarment.
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/florida-bar-trump-loyalist-lindsey-halligan-probe/
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Here is what Democracy Docket is tracking today: Active Voting Rights Cases: 168 Active Redistricting Cases: 50 Active Anti-Voting Cases: 92 Active Pro-Voting Cases: 72 Active DOJ Lawsuits: 32 Subscribe now to stay informed.
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Democracy doesn't defend itself — people do. Six years ago I built Democracy Docket to be that force. Now 400,000+ free subscribers and 60,000 paying members are part of a vibrant pro-democracy community. But we need you in this fight. Subscribe today.
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Never forget that this what The Washington Post said when Noem was nominated.
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If you care about free and fair election this November, this is the most important story of the day.
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Trump calls on divided GOP to pass SAVE America Act ‘at the expense of everything else’
Trump suggested the SAVE America Act includes a number of provisions that are not in the proposal.
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/trump-calls-on-divided-gop-to-pass-save-america-act-at-the-expense-of-everything-else/
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Six years ago today I launched Democracy Docket to be unapologetically pro-democracy. Today, it has a staff of 22 and more than 400,000 subscribers and 60,000 paying members. Its commitment remains: Never back down or obey and always stand tall. Sign-up and support it today.
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🚨BREAKING: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) is publicly offering to abandon his U.S. Senate campaign if Senate Republicans agree to change the filibuster rules and pass the SAVE America Act, a sweeping anti-voting bill.
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Paxton offers to drop Senate bid if Republicans pass SAVE America Act
The message quickly drew praise from online far-right activists.
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/paxton-offers-to-drop-senate-bid-if-republicans-pass-save-america-act/
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NEW: A conservative attorney said to be coordinating with the White House to push Donald Trump to take control of elections via executive order cited a bizarre 2020 conspiracy theory involving Michigan voting machines as the emergency that justifies the scheme.
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Key Trump ally behind emergency elections order reveals loony conspiracy theory motivating his effort
Peter Ticktin said the Trump should sign an executive order to take over voting machines, because machines in Antrim County, Michigan flipped votes from Trump to Joe Biden in the 2020 election.
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/key-trump-ally-behind-emergency-elections-order-reveals-loony-conspiracy-theory-motivating-his-effort/
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🚨BREAKING: After her disastrous hearings before Congress this week, President Donald Trump announced that he would replace Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem with Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R) at the end of the month.
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Trump fires Noem as DHS secretary, nominates 2020 election skeptic Sen. Mullin to replace her
Mullin’s potential ascension will have significant implications for future U.S. elections.
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/trump-demote-homeland-security-noem-announces-senator-mullin-replacement/
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Starting Friday, Virginians will head to the polls for the first day of early voting on a redistricting referendum. If passed, it could send a blue wave through the state.
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Despite weeks of confusion, Virginians will begin voting on redistricting referendum Friday
Everything you need to know.
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/virginia-congressional-redistricting-referendum-vote/
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🚨BREAKING: A day before early voting begins in Virginia’s redistricting referendum, Barack Obama called on Virginians to vote in favor of a state constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to redraw its congressional map to counter GOP gerrymanders.
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Obama calls on Virginians to vote for redistricting in special election
“Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of our democracy, but right now they are under threat,” Obama said.
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/obama-calls-on-virginians-to-vote-for-redistricting-in-special-election/
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Here is what Democracy Docket is tracking today: Active Voting Rights Cases: 168 Active Redistricting Cases: 50 Active Anti-Voting Cases: 92 Active Pro-Voting Cases: 72 Active DOJ Lawsuits: 32 Subscribe now to stay informed.
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Six years ago today I launched Democracy Docket. At the time, I had no idea if anyone would visit the site or read its content. Today, it is a thriving news platform with a staff of 22 and more than 400,000 subscribers. Thank you to everyone who supports its work. Happy Birthday DD!🎂
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Democracy Docket
Democracy Docket is the leading digital news platform dedicated to information, analysis and opinion about voting rights and elections in the courts.
https://www.democracydocket.com
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Donald Trump is seeking to collect massive amounts of information — including personal and partisan voter data — at an unprecedented scale. He is trying to pressure AI companies into allowing unrestricted use of their powerful tools against American citizens.
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Trump's war on elections is hiding in plain sight
False claims that foreign government interference caused him to lose in 2020 have been a staple of the diet of lies Trump feeds to his faithful.
https://www.democracydocket.com/opinion/trumps-war-on-elections-is-hiding-in-plain-sight/
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NOW: I will be am live at 7pm ET to reflect on Democracy Docket’s mission and impact over the past six years — and lay out what comes next during this election year.
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Idaho — a deeply Republican state — has become the latest to refuse the Trump Justice Department’s demand for unredacted statewide voter rolls.
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Idaho is latest red state to reject DOJ voter roll grab
The refusal places Idaho alongside a growing number of red states pushing back against the department’s campaign.
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/idaho-is-latest-red-state-to-reject-doj-voter-roll-grab/
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Good news! The Virginia Supreme Court ruled Wednesday, for the second time, that voters can decide whether the state can redraw its congressional map — clearing the way for a referendum that, if successful, could help counter GOP gerrymanders nationwide.
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Virginia Supreme Court clears way for voters to counter GOP gerrymanders
The decision restores the referendum and allows election preparations to move forward immediately.
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/virginia-supreme-court-clears-way-for-voters-to-counter-gop-gerrymanders/
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🚨BREAKING: The Republican-led House Oversight Committee has voted to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify about her role in the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) incomplete release of its files on convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
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GOP-controlled House Oversight Committee votes to subpoena Bondi over Epstein Files
“The American people want answers on the Epstein files, and so do we,” Republican Rep. Nancy Mace, who introduced the motion to subpoena Bondi, said.
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/republicans-subpoena-attorney-general-bondi-epstein-files-release/
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🚨BREAKING: Virginia Supreme Court halts trial court order blocking preparations for congressional redistricting referendum. The special election will move forward with early voting beginning on Mar. 6. A defeat for the GOP and victory for Virginia voters
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🚨Republican National Committee v. Koski
Learn more.
https://www.democracydocket.com/cases/virginia-congressional-redistricting-challenge-rnc/
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Texans in two counties struggled to find their polling locations for primary voting Tuesday after a GOP-driven change. The secretary of state’s office failed to provide accurate information.
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In ominous sign, Texas Republicans changed voting rules, then blocked efforts to protect voters
“We can’t let a small group of conspiracy theorists set the rules for Texas voters anymore."
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/in-ominous-sign-texas-republicans-changed-voting-rules-then-blocked-efforts-to-protect-voters/
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) is attempting to short-circuit state bar ethics investigations into department attorneys through a new and unexpected proposed rule.
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DOJ attempts to evade state ethics oversight of its attorneys
Legal groups swiftly denounced the department's latest attempt to avoid oversight.
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/justice-department-attorneys-state-bar-investigations-newrule/
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TONIGHT at 7 p.m. ET, I will be going live to reflect on Democracy Docket’s mission and impact over the past six years — and lay out what comes next during this election year. Sign up now to join.
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Legacy media is failing democracy. Rather than just complain, I did something about. Six years ago I started Democracy Docket from scratch. Now it has more than 400,000 subscribers. But to help protect democracy, it needs to grow and scale. Subscribing now.
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🚨BREAKING: Hundreds of Democratic voters in Dallas and Williamson Counties, Texas scrambled to find their polling places Tuesday after the local Republican parties refused to hold a joint primary — ending more than a decade of convenient countywide voting.
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Democratic voters in Texas scramble to find polling place amid precinct voting switch
Early voting had been countywide and saw record Democratic turnout, but the switch to precinct-only locations left many voters showing up at the wrong spot and being turned away.
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/texas-democratic-voters-scramble-to-find-polling-place-amid-precinct-voting-switch/
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🚨BREAKING: A lawyer for a key federal voting agency was scheduled to brief a top anti-voting group last fall while it was pressuring the agency to require proof of citizenship on the federal voter registration form.
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Federal election panel lawyer said to brief Cleta Mitchell’s group as it pushed proof of citizenship
At the time, EIN and other anti-voting groups were mobilizing their followers to pressure the EAC to add a documentary proof of citizenship requirement to the federal voter registration form.
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/federal-election-panel-lawyer-said-to-brief-cleta-mitchells-group-as-it-pushed-proof-of-citizenship/
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NEW: The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is quietly pressing California to tighten voter registration verification for military and overseas voters — part of what it calls a “nationwide … enforcement program.”
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Exclusive: Trump DOJ targeting overseas voters over registration info
Emails show a meeting between DOJ and California to discuss the issue was scheduled for last week.
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/exclusive-trump-doj-targeting-overseas-voters/
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NEW EPISODE: The midterms are the greatest threat to Trump's power -- and he knows it. In this episode, I expose Trump's three-pronged plot to protect his majority: False claims of foreign election interference, DOJ's push for voter data, and a leaked executive order.
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Trump’s War with Iran | The Plot To Rig The 2026 Midterms
YouTube video by Democracy Docket
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-SEtRY2KuA
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🚨BREAKING: After abandoning its defense of President Donald Trump’s executive orders targeting major law firms, the Justice Department abruptly reversed itself Tuesday and asked a federal court to let it continue defending the retaliatory orders.
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In sudden reversal, Trump DOJ moves to revive retaliation cases against law firms
All four firms swiftly opposed the Trump admin’s sudden reversal, urging the appeals court to reject the government’s attempt to withdraw its voluntary dismissal.
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/trump-doj-moves-to-revive-retaliation-cases-against-law-firms/
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NEW: President Donald Trump and his MAGA allies are not letting a shooting war in the Middle East distract them from their social media campaign for passage of the SAVE America Act.
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As Iran War escalates, Trump and allies focus on pushing SAVE America Act
While bombs fall on U.S. bases, Trump is posting about the SAVE America Act.
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/as-iran-war-escalates-trump-and-allies-focus-on-pushing-save-america-act/
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Here is what the team at Democracy Docket is tracking today: Active Voting Rights Cases: 167 Active Redistricting Cases: 50 Active Anti-Voting Cases: 92 Active Pro-Voting Cases: 71 Active DOJ Lawsuits: 32 Support their work and receive invaluable information by subscribing now.
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I do not traffic in or promote conspiracy theories. But I also refuse to turn a blind eye to what is plainly happening to our democracy. My latest.
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Trump's war on elections is hiding in plain sight
False claims that foreign government interference caused him to lose in 2020 have been a staple of the diet of lies Trump feeds to his faithful.
https://www.democracydocket.com/opinion/trumps-war-on-elections-is-hiding-in-plain-sight/
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My newsletter tomorrow will explain how the Big Law firms that capitulated to Trump have now been humiliated after the handful of firms that fought won and now DOJ has given up. Subscribe to Democracy Docket now to support pro-democracy independent media.
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Today was an important day for the opposition movement. The law firms that stood up against Donald Trump threats won. Those that capitulated and collaborated with Trump will need to explain to their families, clients and future generations why when democracy was at stake they were such cowards.
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