Judge limits DHS election operations in nine states, for now
A preliminary injunction restricts specified DHS election-related field operations, but remained stayed as of October 22 while a $100 bond deadline approached.
Voting Rights Act
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Democrats sue over voter-roll demands 14 days before Election Day
Democratic groups and leaders filed a federal lawsuit challenging administration actions involving state voter rolls and alleging pressure on election officials. The filing does not change voting procedures.
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Louisiana’s new congressional map resets candidate qualifying, with August deadline reported
Louisiana lawmakers enacted a congressional map that replaces a court-directed plan with two majority-Black districts. The state reset its congressional election process, and candidates are preparing for a reported August qualifying deadline.
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Supreme Court lets Alabama use GOP-leaning map for 2026 elections
The Supreme Court’s stay keeps Alabama’s 2023 congressional map in place for now and leaves Aug. 11 special primaries on track in four districts.
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Supreme Court Louisiana ruling starts a new redistricting fight
The Supreme Court’s Louisiana v. Callais ruling could reshape Voting Rights Act cases nationwide, and Louisiana has already suspended House primaries.