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U.S. Justice Department to Oversee Voting Rights in Remote Alaska for November Elections

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is set to supervise Alaska’s adherence to federal voting regulations in select rural regions during the upcoming November 5 elections. This decision spotlights the ongoing efforts to ensure fair voting access across remote areas of the state, particularly areas predominantly inhabited by Alaska Natives. Voting rights and accessibility have been pressing issues in Alaska, where vast, roadless territories can complicate electoral processes. The DOJ’s attention will center on five key regions: the Bethel, Dillingham, and Kusilvak Census Areas, along with the North Slope and Northwest Arctic Boroughs. This nearly … Read more

Justice Kagan Suggests Lower Court Judges Could Oversee Supreme Court Ethics Enforcement

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Washington, D.C. – Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan recently underscored the possibility that lower court judges could play a role in enforcing an ethics code for the U.S. Supreme Court, a suggestion that highlights ongoing discussions about the need for increased ethical oversight at the highest levels of the judiciary. During a public appearance, Justice Kagan addressed the current state of ethical standards at the Supreme Court, noting that as of now, unlike other U.S. federal courts, the Supreme Court does not have a formal ethics code. This discrepancy has fueled debate among legal scholars, … Read more