Voter

Federal Judge Approves Settlement to Ensure Voter ID Compliance in North Carolina Amid Growing Election Scrutiny

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RALEIGH, N.C. — A federal judge has approved a settlement plan resolving a lawsuit brought by the Justice Department under President Donald Trump aimed at improving voter registration accuracy in North Carolina. The lawsuit questioned the compliance of state election officials regarding the inclusion of identification numbers for over 100,000 registered voters. U.S. District Judge Richard Myers endorsed the consent agreement jointly submitted by the Civil Rights Division of the Justice Department and the North Carolina State Board of Elections. Legal representatives for both parties indicated that this agreement would help ensure that North Carolina … Read more

Judge Rejects Plea in Itasca County Voter Fraud Case as October Jury Trial Looms

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GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. — A case of alleged voter fraud in Itasca County may be headed for a jury trial in October after a judge rejected a proposed guilty plea from defendant Danielle Miller on August 25. Miller, 40, from rural Nashwauk, has been charged with three felony counts of absentee voter fraud, stemming from allegations that she tried to cast a ballot in the name of her deceased mother for the 2024 presidential election. Initially, Miller pleaded not guilty to all charges in May but sought to change her plea to guilty on August … Read more

Federal Court Mandates Redistricting in Alabama: A Win for Black Voter Representation in Montgomery

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A federal court has directed state lawmakers to redraw Alabama’s Senate district lines, citing violations of the Voting Rights Act that undermined the representation of Black voters near the state capital. U.S. District Judge Anna Manasco issued an order prohibiting the use of the current district map in the upcoming 2026 elections, mandating the creation of a new district in Montgomery where Black voters either hold a voting-age majority or come close to achieving that status. In her comprehensive 261-page ruling, Manasco emphasized that the redistricting plan must provide either an additional … Read more

Supreme Court Poised to Weigh In on Minority Voter Protection Law: A Game-Changer for Democracy?

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court indicated it may soon address a pivotal law designed to safeguard the voting rights of minorities. This development comes amid rising concerns over voter access and representation within the American electoral system. During recent proceedings, justices examined arguments regarding the landmark Voting Rights Act, originally enacted in 1965 to end discriminatory practices against minority voters. Specifically, the court’s review could significantly impact how states implement voter identification laws and other measures that may disproportionately affect these communities. At the heart of the debate is a question about whether current … Read more