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Kansas Leads Multistate Legal Battle Against Census Counting of Illegal Immigrants for Congressional Reapportionment

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TOPEKA, Kan. – A coalition of attorneys general from Kansas, Louisiana, Ohio, and West Virginia, led by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, has initiated a federal lawsuit in Louisiana, challenging the inclusion of undocumented immigrants in U.S. Census counts for reapportioning congressional seats. The legal action aims to influence the rules applied for the 2030 Census and argues for a revision of the current counting methods, which they claim inflate the political representation of states with higher numbers of undocumented populations. The crux of the lawsuit lies in the accusation that the existing rules, as … Read more

Georgia GOP and Trump Campaign Launch Legal Battle Against Late Ballot Counting in Democrat-Leaning Counties

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Atlanta, GA — Georgia Republicans, in tandem with former President Donald Trump’s campaign, have initiated legal challenges against what they describe as illicit ballot acceptance practices in several Democrat-leaning counties. These legal efforts focus on allegations that certain counties continued to collect ballots after the designated early voting period had ended. The lawsuit specifically targets seven counties: Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Fulton (which houses the state capital, Atlanta), Chatham, and Athens-Clarke. According to a statement from Georgia Republican Party Chairman Josh McKoon, these counties are accused of improperly accepting ballots over the weekend following the … Read more

US Appeals Court Rules Against Counting Late-Arriving Election Day Ballots

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Washington, D.C. – A recent ruling by a U.S. appeals court has declared that ballots received after Election Day are illegal. This significant decision could reshape how votes are counted in future elections and is raising concerns about its impact on voter participation and election integrity. The court’s decision was aimed at clamping down on the extended ballot counting periods which had been allowed in some jurisdictions, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic when mail-in voting surged. The court argued that such practices could leave room for confusion and potential misuse of the electoral process. Judicial … Read more

Pennsylvania Lawsuit Threatens to Disrupt 2024 Presidential Election Vote Counting Process

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Carlisle, Pennsylvania – As the 2024 presidential election approaches, legal battles over election rules are already brewing in Pennsylvania. These lawsuits have the potential to complicate the vote counting process in November. To avoid confusion and maintain public confidence, it is crucial that these legal challenges are resolved swiftly and clearly. However, based on my experience as a former federal judge, the judicial system is not known for its speed and clarity. One particular issue at the center of the controversy is the requirement for mail-in ballots in Pennsylvania to be dated. In 2019, the … Read more