Voting

Atlanta Prepares to Host MLB All-Star Game Again Amid Ongoing Controversy Over Voting Laws

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Atlanta, Ga. — The Major League Baseball All-Star Game makes its return to Atlanta on Tuesday, marking the event’s first appearance in the city since it was relocated four years ago due to a controversial state election law. The law in question, Senate Bill 202, garnered national scrutiny when it was enacted in 2021 after Georgia had recently concluded its presidential election. Critics, including voting rights organizations, raised alarms about several provisions within the legislation that significantly limited ballot drop boxes and early voting sites. The law also introduced stricter identification requirements for voters and … Read more

Justice Department Takes Bold Stand in New Battle Against Voting Restrictions

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The U.S. Department of Justice is intensifying its efforts to safeguard voting rights by filing a lawsuit challenging the recent electoral law changes in a southern state. This legal action comes amid ongoing national discussions about the accessibility and integrity of voting processes across the country. The lawsuit addresses specific provisions of a state law that advocates argue disproportionately affect minority voters. Officials from the Justice Department assert that these changes violate the Voting Rights Act, emphasizing the commitment to uphold the fundamental right to vote for all citizens. In recent years, numerous states have … Read more

Justice Department Backs Wyoming’s Citizenship Proof Law in Major Voting Rights Case

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Wyoming — The Justice Department has entered the legal fray in a pivotal case concerning voter registration practices in Wyoming. It filed a Statement of Interest in the lawsuit titled Equality State Policy Center vs. Chuck Gray, backing the state’s initiative to mandate documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration. According to longstanding Supreme Court rulings, states hold a crucial role in preventing electoral fraud and maintaining public confidence in the voting process. Wyoming’s law aimed at documentary proof of citizenship is designed to deter non-citizen participation in elections and to guarantee that only qualified … Read more

Montana’s 2026 Elections at a Crossroads: Legal Challenges Threaten New Voting Laws

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HELENA, Mont. — As Montana prepares for the 2026 elections, potential changes to voting procedures are facing significant legal challenges that may alter the state’s electoral landscape. These adjustments hinge on the outcomes of lawsuits targeting election laws enacted during the 2025 legislative session. Amanda Curtis, president of the Montana Federation of Public Employees, the state’s largest union, emphasized the urgency of protecting democratic access. “Our members believe there can be no compromises concerning democracy or access to our own democracy,” she stated. The Montana Federation of Public Employees is among multiple organizations contesting two … Read more