Registration

Call for Court Review: Mass Tort Defendant Challenges Pennsylvania’s Registration Law for Clarity and Fairness

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HARRISBURG, Pa. — A major defendant in a mass tort litigation, contending confusion over Pennsylvania’s registration statute, has called on the Superior Court to clarify its stance. The issue centers around whether companies that are not based in Pennsylvania but face lawsuits in the state must first register as a foreign business. This request underscores a broader legal debate about the obligations foreign corporations have when they operate across state lines. The statute in question necessitates out-of-state companies to register with the state before conducting business within Pennsylvania. However, the definition of “conducting business” remains … Read more

Arizona Proposes Citizenship Verification for State Voter Registration Forms

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Phoenix, Arizona — Arizona officials have taken significant steps toward tightening voter registration rules by asserting that proof of citizenship is mandatory for state voter forms, a move that has sparked a nationwide debate over voting rights and election integrity. This decision underscores a growing trend amongst states to implement more rigorous voter ID laws, aimed at curbing voter fraud, though critics argue it may disenfranchise eligible voters. Recently, a federal appeals court allowed Arizona to require such documentation on a state-specific voter registration form, although the standard federal form, which only asks voters to … Read more

Mississippi Joins Multiple States in Legal Challenge Against President Biden’s Voter Registration Directive

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Jackson, Mississippi — Authorities in Mississippi, along with officials in several other states, have initiated legal action against President Joe Biden’s administration over a recent executive order aimed at boosting voter registration. The plaintiffs argue that the directive, which mandates federal agencies to engage in voter registration activities, oversteps the constitutional bounds of federal power and infringes upon state sovereignty. The lawsuit, filed late last week, underscores a burgeoning conflict between some state governments and the federal administration over control of electoral and voting regulations. Attorneys for the states contend that the order effectively federalizes … Read more

New Georgia Law Restricts Homeless Voters’ Registration Rights Starting Next Year

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Atlanta, GA — Starting next year, Georgia’s homeless population will face new challenges in exercising their right to vote as legislators introduce measures that prevent them from registering using the addresses of shelters or places where they frequently stay. This move has sparked a debate about voter accessibility and the impacts of disenfranchisement among the state’s most vulnerable communities. The implications of the new legislation are significant, affecting not only where homeless individuals can register to vote but also how they participate in the democratic process. Advocates argue that by limiting the use of non-traditional … Read more