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@democracydocket.com
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NEW EPISODE: As California counts its votes, Trump and his allies are calling it rigged, weaponizing the DOJ and laying the groundwork to reject results they don't like in 2026. I explain what they are up to and why we need to fight back.
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Trump Is Spreading a California Election Lie. Here's the Truth.
YouTube video by Democracy Docket
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Senate Democrats called out the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Monday for reportedly taking a series of quiet steps to undermine federal voter protections this fall.
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Dem senators ‘raise the alarm’ over DOJ pullback on voter protections
More than 20 senators sent a letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche that “continues to raise the alarm about DOJ’s involvement in the upcoming midterm elections for partisan political purposes...
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/dem-senators-raise-the-alarm-over-doj-pullback-on-voter-protections/
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Manhattan’s top federal prosecutor spread false conspiracy theories Monday about California’s still-ongoing primary vote count, suggesting that delayed results may be evidence of fraud.
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Top DOJ prosecutor is latest to spread lies about California vote counting
Though his jurisdiction lies nearly 3,000 miles from California, Jay Clayton also took aim at the state’s mail-in voting laws.
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/jay-clayton-sdny-us-attorney-california-election-conspiracy-theories/
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Here is what Democracy Docket is tracking today: Active Voting Rights Cases: 158 Active Redistricting Cases: 44 Active Anti-Voting Cases: 80 Active Pro-Voting Cases: 74 Active DOJ Lawsuits: 32
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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.
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My latest for Democracy Docket subscribers is supposed to be about the three year anniversary of a key voting rights victory in the Supreme Court. But it is really about the importance of hope.
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I am up late trying to figure out what to write about the state of voting rights three years after our big win in SCOTUS. Words are hard to come by, but I hope you will read. Subscribe to Democracy Docket now for free.
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Fraud myths in general for the California primary elections seem to be based on the fact that election officials employ a meticulous vote-counting process that takes longer than other less-populous states.
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L.A. mayoral race voter fraud claim gets debunked – by Trump’s Justice Department
Even Trump's own handpicked U.S. Attorney is disputing one widely peddled claim of voter fraud in L.A.'s mayoral primary.
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/l-a-mayoral-race-voter-fraud-claim-gets-debunked-by-trumps-justice-department/
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President Donald Trump erupted into a diatribe about rigged elections during a segment with Meet the Press journalist Kristin Welker, which led to him abruptly abandoning the interview.
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The Trump Meet the Press interview that spun out of control after he was probed about his ‘rigged elections’ conspiracies
President Donald Trump went ballistic on Meet the Press after he was questioned about spreading claims of rigged elections without evidence.
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/the-trump-meet-the-press-interview-that-spun-out-of-control-after-he-was-probed-about-his-rigged-elections-conspiracies/
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After Trump's meltdown on Meet the Press today, I wrote an analysis of why California has become the new front line in his war on free and fair elections — and what's really at stake in 2026. Exclusively for Democracy Docket subscribers. Sign up now:
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Donald Trump and the GOP are trying to steal, suppress and gerrymander to stay in power. Elias Law Group has 83 active voting and election cases in 42 states. We will not stop fighting. We will not stop winning. ⚖️ 💪🗳️
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If there was any doubt before, there can be none after this week: The Supreme Court is going to give states free rein to discriminate against minority voters — even in some of the most egregious cases.
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This week at Democracy Docket: The Supreme Court makes it official — states have free rein to discriminate against Black voters
If there was any doubt before, there can be none after this week: The Supreme Court is going to give states free rein to discriminate against minority voters — even in some of the most egregious cases...
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/this-week-at-democracy-docket-the-supreme-court-makes-it-official-states-have-free-rein-to-discriminate-against-black-voters-2/
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ABC and CBS paid Trump. NBC gave to his ballroom. Scott Pelley took a stand and was fired. CNN is next. When Trump sued me, I fought and won. It is that spirit I brought to Democracy Docket. Fearlessly independent, always pro-democracy. Help it grow by subscribing now.
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🚨BREAKING: The American Postal Workers Union (APWU) says it is “deeply alarmed” about the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) new rule created to carry out President Donald Trump’s plans for restricting mail-in voting.
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Postal workers lash out against new USPS rule that helps Trump’s attack on mail-in voting
The American Postal Workers Union says it “rejects the premise” that the USPS needed to comply with Trump’s anti-mail voting order.
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/postal-workers-lash-out-against-new-usps-rule-that-helps-trumps-attack-on-mail-in-voting/
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If you have sometime this weekend, watch my latest explainer on what the Supreme Court is doing to democracy and voting rights and what to watch for this month as the biggest, most important opinions get released. Then share it with a friend.
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The Supreme Court is About to Decide the Future of Your Vote
YouTube video by Democracy Docket
https://youtu.be/Ym6UDFfazMs?si=2oFEmeqOlAMBRGqb
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Democracy Docket v. Washington Post. Legacy media is broken, it is compromised and failing us. Support pro-democracy independent media. Subscribe to Democracy Docket.
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Donald Trump is lying about California elections, threatening criminal prosecutions and this is what WaPo writes. Let's be honest: Legacy media is broken, it is compromised and failing us. Support pro-democracy independent media. Subscribe to Democracy Docket.
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NEW: The Justice Department appealed federal court losses in Maine and Wisconsin Friday, ensuring that every major defeat in its nationwide campaign to obtain state voter registration data is now in or headed to a federal appeals court.
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DOJ appeals Maine and Wisconsin voter roll losses, taking every defeat to appellate courts
The department has yet to secure a court victory. With Friday's filings, DOJ has now appealed every loss.
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/doj-appeals-maine-and-wisconsin-voter-roll-losses-taking-every-defeat-to-appellate-courts/
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My one ask to everyone right now: Spread the word about the threats to democracy and how we can fight back. Tell everyone to subscribe to Democracy Docket for free and share its content with everyone you know. Thanks.
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🚨BREAKING: The Florida Supreme Court has granted a voting rights coalition’s request for it to speed up a decision on whether to block the state’s new gerrymandered congressional map.
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Florida Supreme Court fast-tracks request to block gerrymander
The Florida Supreme Court granted a voting rights coalition’s request for it to speed up a decision on whether to block the GOP's gerrymander.
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/florida-supreme-court-fast-tracks-request-to-block-gerrymander/
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The Trump administration unveiled a new proposed rule that, if implemented, would forbid grant recipients from using federal funds to help Americans register to vote.
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Trump admin targets potentially nonexistent federal funds for voter registration
Very few — if any — federal dollars go to civic nonprofits for voter registration campaigns.
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/trump-administration-federal-grants-voter-registration-drives/
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A Trump-appointed federal prosecutor said Friday that his office is pursuing “multiple” election fraud investigations in California, amping up President Donald Trump’s baseless attacks on the state’s still-ongoing primary vote count.
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Trump DOJ says it’s probing California elections amid baseless fraud claims
The state’s gradual results are the product of laws requiring election officials to count valid mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day, verify signatures, process provisional ballots and give ...
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/trump-doj-says-its-probing-california-elections-amid-baseless-fraud-claims/
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The veteran correspondents staying at 60 Minutes are making the same mistake WaPo reporters did. 60 Minutes fate lies with viewers, not Bari Weiss or any internal deal she cut with them. Viewers will abandon 60 Minutes just as they did WaPo because, for good reason, they no longer trust the owner.
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A right-wing activist with ties to Cleta Mitchell pitched a controversial new program for hunting voter fraud to Georgia’s election board.
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Georgia election board hears pitch from anti-voting activist on dodgy voter fraud tool
Rick Richards, who created EagleAI — a voter roll database that has been found to use unreliable data to flag voters for removal — is back with a similar new program: ELLY.
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Here is what Democracy Docket is tracking today: Active Voting Rights Cases: 157 Active Redistricting Cases: 44 Active Anti-Voting Cases: 78 Active Pro-Voting Cases: 74 Active DOJ Lawsuits: 30
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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.
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"Weiss was installed at CBS News as a compliant mouthpiece for the Trump-allied Ellisons, who bought Paramount and now need government approval for a merger that would also hand them control of CNN." - Brian Tyler Cohen
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Bari Weiss & co put the BS in CBS
Under Trump's second coming, the Foxification of the media has accelerated. Media companies are not just acquiescing to Trump's coercion; they are actively turning themselves into a pale imitation of ...
https://www.democracydocket.com/opinion/bari-weiss-co-put-the-bs-in-cbs/
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President Donald Trump said Bill Pulte, his incoming acting director of national intelligence (DNI), will investigate elections that the president falsely claimed were “rigged.”
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Trump says Bill Pulte, new intel chief, will probe ‘rigged elections’
Trump named Pulte, a top housing official who has no experience in intelligence, as his acting director of national intelligence this week.
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/trump-bill-pulte-acting-intel-chief-probe-elections/
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Elias Law Group is known for their “prowess in voting rights and redistricting litigation,” adding that the firm is “well placed to assist Democratic campaigns and institutions, as well as nonprofit organizations.”
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Elias Law Group Earns Top Recognition for Political Law from Chambers USA - Elias Law
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Elias Law Group has once again been recognized in Band 1 for Political Law by Chambers and Partners in its Chambers USA: America’s Leading
https://elias.law/press-release/elias-law-group-earns-top-recognition-for-political-law-from-chambers-usa-2/
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Another really long day. I am doing everything I can to spread the word about the threats to democracy and how to fight back. You can help me by subscribing to Democracy Docket for free and sharing its content. Thanks.
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President Donald Trump said Bill Pulte, his incoming acting director of national intelligence (DNI), will investigate elections that the president falsely claimed were “rigged.”
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Trump says Bill Pulte, new intel chief, will probe ‘rigged elections’
Trump named Pulte, a top housing official who has no experience in intelligence, as his acting director of national intelligence this week.
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/trump-bill-pulte-acting-intel-chief-probe-elections/
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Pro-voting groups asked the Florida Supreme Court to block the state’s new GOP congressional gerrymander and let the 2026 elections move forward under the 2022 map, warning that Republican officials are trying to run out the clock before voters can get relief.
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Pro-voting groups ask Florida Supreme Court to block GOP gerrymander
The groups argue that the 2026 map was drawn in open defiance of constitutional protections and that the Florida Supreme Court must act before the election calendar makes meaningful relief impossible.
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/pro-voting-groups-ask-florida-supreme-court-to-block-gop-gerrymander/
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NEW EPISODE: The Supreme Court didn't issue any opinions on major democracy cases this week — but the decisions that will shape our country's future are coming. I break down the biggest cases on the docket and tell you how to prepare.
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The Supreme Court is About to Decide the Future of Your Vote
YouTube video by Democracy Docket
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ym6UDFfazMs
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🚨BREAKING: The Senate blocked another Republican attempt Thursday to attach the anti-voting SAVE America Act to an immigration funding package, marking the second failed GOP effort to move the sweeping voting restrictions bill through the chamber.
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Senate rejects yet another GOP push to revive SAVE America Act
The failed vote is another major setback for President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans, who have repeatedly tried to revive the SAVE America Act despite unified Democratic opposition and resistanc...
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/senate-rejects-another-gop-push-to-revive-save-america-act/
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The National Review is upset Scott Pelley interviewed me in an episode on Trump’s attacks on lawyers. But nothing that he said wasn’t accurate.
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The NAACP asked a federal court to stop the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing a rule that could block voters from receiving mail-in ballots — arguing the plan violates a court-enforced settlement that requires USPS to prioritize election mail through 2028.
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USPS rule advancing Trump’s mail-voting attack violates settlement, NAACP alleges
The NAACP warned that election officials are already preparing for the 2026 election cycle, and that the proposed rule could sow confusion among USPS workers, state and local officials and voters.
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/usps-rule-advancing-trumps-mail-voting-attack-violates-settlement-naacp-alleges/
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My latest about the agony of awaiting Supreme Court decisions that may define democracy for a generation each June. I hope you read, learn and share.
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For democracy, June is the cruelest month
In recent years, June has been the time when the high court delivers its most devastating blows against individual rights and the rule of law.
https://www.democracydocket.com/opinion/for-democracy-june-is-the-cruelest-month/
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🚨BREAKING: A lawyer who was active in lawsuits seeking to overturn Joe Biden’s 2020 election victory, and later represented the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of killing George Floyd, is the latest attorney to be hired by the DOJ’s Voting Section.
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Exclusive: New DOJ voting lawyer worked to overturn 2020 election and represented George Floyd’s killer
In the period after the 2020 election, Mohrman worked on cases aimed at blocking certification of Biden’s wins in two key swing states — Arizona and Georgia — as well as in the U.S. Congress.
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/exclusive-new-doj-voting-lawyer-worked-to-overturn-2020-election-and-represented-george-floyds-killer/
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A late night preparing for Supreme Court opinions tomorrow morning. Here are the two that I am personally involved in: -Watson (GOP challenge to mail-in voting) -NRSC (GOP challenge to campaign finance) Whatever comes, Democracy Docket will have you covered. Subscribe now.
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In “The Waste Land,” T.S. Eliot describes April as “the cruelest month.” With all due respect, the renowned poet was clearly not a lawyer awaiting Supreme Court decisions that may define democracy for a generation.
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For democracy, June is the cruelest month
In recent years, June has been the time when the high court delivers its most devastating blows against individual rights and the rule of law.
https://www.democracydocket.com/opinion/for-democracy-june-is-the-cruelest-month/
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The new leadership at CBS News told 60 Minutes' Scott Pelley "to inject falsehoods and bias into a politically sensitive story.” While legacy media capitulates to Trump, Democracy Docket's only bias is being pro-democracy. Support its work and expand its reach by subscribing now.
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NEW EPISODE: Harry Litman and I break down the biggest rule-of-law stories of the moment: DOJ corruption, what the Supreme Court is likely to hand down this month and why legacy media is in an irreversible death spiral. Plus: what happened to Todd Blanche?
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DOJ Corruption, the Supreme Court and Media's Collapse | Harry Litman
YouTube video by Democracy Docket
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Metro Atlanta district attorneys sued to block a new Georgia law that would strip party labels from district attorney and other local races in five Democratic-leaning counties, arguing the measure is an unconstitutional attack on Black and Democratic voters.
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Georgia law targeting Democratic counties draws lawsuit over ‘political redlining’
The five metro Atlanta counties are among the state’s most populous and Democratic-leaning. They also have large Black populations and all have Black women serving as district attorney — a fact the la...
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/georgia-law-targeting-democratic-counties-draws-lawsuit-over-political-redlining/
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The U.S. Supreme Court erased all doubts about the sweeping nature of its recent voting rights jurisprudence Tuesday night with a shadow docket ruling that effectively reverses the Court’s own decision in the same matter just three years ago.
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Supreme Court's Alabama redistricting ruling marks striking reversal of its previous stance
"More and more, this Court shows itself to be little more than a partisan tool engaged in results-oriented jurisprudence," Prof. Hasen wrote.
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Justice Sonia Sotomayor blasted the court’s conservative majority for a ruling that “debases the democratic process” by allowing Alabama to use a congressional map that the justices had previously found intentionally discriminated against Black voters.
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‘It debases the democratic process’: Sotomayor slams Supreme Court’s Alabama ruling
She said the court's conservative majority disregarded "both democratic values and the rule of law" through the ruling.
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According to Scott Pelley, Pelley the new leadership at CBS News told him "to inject falsehoods and bias into a politically sensitive story.” Democracy Docket's only bias is being pro-democracy. Support its work and expand its reach by subscribing now.
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Here is what Democracy Docket is tracking today: Active Voting Rights Cases: 154 Active Redistricting Cases: 44 Active Anti-Voting Cases: 76 Active Pro-Voting Cases: 73 Active DOJ Lawsuits: 28
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Democracy Docket is the leading digital news platform dedicated to information, analysis and opinion about voting rights and elections in the courts.
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ABC and CBS paid Trump. NBC gave to his ballroom. Scott Pelley took a stand and was fired. CNN is next. When Trump sued me, I fought and won. It is that spirit I brought to Democracy Docket. Fearlessly independent, always pro-democracy. Help it grow by subscribing now.
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Another really long day. I am doing everything I can to spread the word about the threats to democracy and how to fight back. You can help me by subscribing to Democracy Docket for free and sharing its content. Thanks.
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🚨BREAKING: All I can say is this is fucking so cynical I have no words.
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Supreme Court greenlights Alabama’s racial gerrymander, signaling free rein for states to discriminate
The new ruling, to which all six conservative justices signed on, suggests that, in practice, almost no federal protections remain for non-white voters, even in extreme cases.
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/supreme-court-greenlights-alabamas-racial-gerrymander-signaling-free-rein-for-states-to-discriminate/
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