Voter

Maryland Attorney General Halts Nonprofit’s Voter Intimidation Tactics Ahead of Elections

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BALTIMORE, Maryland — Maryland’s Attorney General has taken decisive action against a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C., ordering it to immediately cease sending letters to Maryland voters that imply voter activities would be publicized if they do not participate in the upcoming election. The cease and desist letter issued by Attorney General Anthony Brown targets the Center for Voter Information/Voter Participation Center (CVI/VPC), following reports that their mailings are designed to intimidate voters by threatening to expose non-participation to their neighbors. This directive comes as the Attorney General’s Office, in conjunction with the State … Read more

Iowa Secretary of State Sued Over Ballot Challenges for Naturalized Citizens Alleging Voter Suppression

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DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate faces a federal lawsuit for instructing election officials to question the eligibility of over 2,000 voters, primarily targeting those who were issued driver’s licenses as legal residents but may not currently hold U.S. citizenship. The legal battle, initiated by the League of United Latin American Citizens alongside four naturalized citizens, puts a spotlight on the challenges and bureaucratic hurdles new U.S. citizens encounter when exercising their voting rights. Among those affected is Orcun Selcuk, a political science professor at Luther College in Decorah, originally from … Read more

Connecticut Towns Boost Election Day Security Amidst Voter Concerns

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Hartford, Conn.—With election day approaching, many cities and towns throughout Connecticut are ramping up security measures in response to heightened concerns about voter and poll worker safety. According to local voters and election officials, a palpable tension has escalated due to the contentious atmosphere surrounding this year’s elections. Pedro Laracuente, a Waterbury voter, expressed that uncertainty and discomfort had led him to cast his vote early. He remarked on the unpredictable nature of the current electoral environment, which has prompted some citizens to avoid traditional voting times. Waterbury’s election officials are acutely aware of these … Read more

Federal Judge Halts Virginia’s Voter Roll Purge Ahead of Presidential Election, Citing Legal Violations

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WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Virginia has blocked the state’s attempt to remove a group of individuals from voter rolls after it was determined they had not conclusively proven their U.S. citizenship. The decision to halt the purge comes just before the Nov. 5 election, where Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris are set to compete. Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles ruled that the action violated federal law forbidding large-scale voter purges within 90 days of an election. The controversy began after Governor Glenn Youngkin, a Republican, enacted an executive order on August 7 … Read more