Voting by noncitizens is already illegal and extremely rare. Trump appears to be using the issue to set the stage for election denial should he lose in November. bit.ly/3U42ezh

As an historian who works in this area (and who read the amicus brief), let me reassure you that Holly is the ideal guide to these issues.

'Zombie laws' – laws long on the books, and long-unenforced – are the latest focus in the abortion rights battle.

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The Supreme Court decided Bush v. Gore 3 days after arguments, and 2 weeks after it heard United States v. Nixon. Michael Waldman argues to Ronald Brownstein why history shows us that the Court doesn't have 'to sit around for two months polishing their footnotes' cnn.it/49JVlt3

Certain basic truths define American democracy: voters choose the president, presidents respect the peaceful transition of power, and no person is above the law. Trump’s immunity claims flaunt all of those principles.
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Free & Open to All! Explore the complexities of public campaign financing with us and the Brennan Center. From audits to eligibility, get insights directly from the experts! Share with colleagues and join the conversation.

Intimidation aimed at state and local officials is distressingly common.

Join Gowri Ramachandran, Rep. Anna V. Eskamani 🔨, Tom Roberts & moderator @DeirdreKWalsh for a discussion on this alarming trend, with remarks from Tish James, on Apr. 30, 3pm ET. RSVP: bit.ly/4aZ7StB

Strong partnerships between election officials and our law enforcement community help keep our elections safe, secure and fair.
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Learn about how AI tools could make it easier to wrongfully disenfranchise voters — and what we can do to stop it.
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“Until now this was a conservative court, but it was not a MAGA court,” Michael Waldman told Ronald Brownstein. But what the Supreme Court has done with the immunity case 'is the most egregious intervention...in partisan presidential politics since...really ever' cnn.com/2024/04/22/pol…

Justice delayed is justice denied.

What causes those delays? Well, in part, a lack of funding.

Important that folks read this interview with fmr Tex. Chief Justice Jefferson via State Court Report / Brennan Center

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Our State Case Database includes more than 700 decisions since 2021 advancing state constitutional law in all fifty states. Look up what your state supreme court has been up to. statecourtreport.org/state-case-dat…

If the racial voter turnout gap didn’t exist, nearly 14 million additional ballots would have come from voters of color in 2022. bit.ly/43hgAAH

Please join us Tomorrow, April 23 at 1 PM in Washington, DC New America with Brennan Center to discuss ways to improve our criminal legal system in the U.S. Panelists include: Nicole D. Porter (she/her) ED CHUNG Theodore R. Johnson You can sign up here: newamerica.org/new-america/ev…

The Supreme Court needs to get out of the way and let Trump’s federal January 6 trial begin.
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“A.B. 2642 provides California, a leader for other states in many ways, with another essential tool in its toolbox to ensure our elections remain peaceful and democratic,” Robyn Sanders testified of the PEACE Act bit.ly/3UfjenQ

What a wonderful profile of my friend Tina Barton and Committee for Safe and Secure Elections, a group we are both proud to support. Election workers are the frontline defenders of our Constitution and democracy. We should all follow Tina's lead and work to make sure they feel safe.
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Granting Trump immunity would imperil our democratic system by allowing presidents to deny the outcomes of democratic elections, even by violence. bit.ly/3wt4Crt

RFK Jr.’s running mate is a living symbol of our troubled campaign finance system. bit.ly/4aF4mo4

Former chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court Wallace B. Jefferson on what judges can do to help maintain respect for the judiciary: Judges should not give speeches to advocacy groups and avoid engaging in obviously partisan interests.

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