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ACLU Sues Nebraska Election Officials for Blocking Ex-Felons’ Voting Rights Ahead of Presidential Poll

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OMAHA, Neb. — In a contentious legal battle with profound implications for voter participation, the ACLU of Nebraska has initiated a lawsuit against the state’s chief election official over rules that would bar many former felons from voting in the upcoming presidential election. The legal challenge, lodged on behalf of three disenfranchised Nebraska residents, targets a controversial directive from Secretary of State Bob Evnen that instructs county election officials not to register individuals with felony convictions for the November polls. T.J. King of Omaha, a key plaintiff in the case, expressed his frustration over the … Read more

Georgia Poll Workers Granted Permission to Pursue $148 Million Lawsuit Against Rudy Giuliani for False Accusations

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge in Washington, D.C. has cleared the way for two Georgia poll workers to pursue legal action against Rudy Giuliani, seeking $148 million in damages. The workers claim that Giuliani falsely accused them of voter fraud during the 2020 election. In a ruling issued on Wednesday, the judge granted the poll workers permission to move forward with their lawsuit against the former New York City mayor. The decision comes after Giuliani’s legal team attempted to have the case dismissed. The poll workers allege that Giuliani made false and defamatory statements … Read more