Voting

Ohio Election Law Upheld as Constitutional, Dismissing Democratic Challenge to Photo ID Requirements and Voting Deadlines

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COLUMBUS, Ohio – A federal judge has ruled that Ohio’s controversial election law, which includes strict new photo ID requirements, drop box restrictions, and tightened deadlines for absentee and provisional ballots, is constitutional. The judge’s decision came in response to a lawsuit filed by a Democratic law firm challenging these provisions. U.S. District Court Judge Donald Nugent, in his ruling on Monday, stated that the state’s new photo ID requirement does not impose a significant burden on the majority of voters. He also dismissed the arguments made by the Elias Law Group, which represented various … Read more

Federal Judge Orders New North Dakota Legislative District for Native American Tribes, Citing Voting Rights Violation

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BISMARCK, N.D. — A federal judge has ordered a new joint legislative district in North Dakota for two Native American tribes. The tribes argued that the 2021 redistricting map violated the Voting Rights Act by diluting their voting strength. U.S. District Court Chief Judge Peter Welte made the decision to create a new map after ruling in November that the original map prevented Native American voters from having an equal opportunity to elect candidates of their choice. The judge had given North Dakota Republican Secretary of State Michael Howe and the GOP-controlled Legislature until December … Read more

Activists Demand Georgia to Cease Use of Flawed Voting System Over Security Concerns

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ATLANTA (AP) — Election integrity activists are urging a federal judge to halt the use of Georgia’s current election system, claiming that it is vulnerable to attack and could jeopardize voters’ right to cast and accurately count their votes. In a trial set to begin on Tuesday, activists will argue that the Dominion Voting Systems touchscreen machines are unconstitutional due to their operational flaws. Election officials, however, maintain that the system is secure and reliable, and assert that the state has the authority to determine its election procedures. Georgia has emerged as a critical battleground … Read more

New Nevada Laws for 2024: Increased Marijuana Possession, Fines for Tobacco Sales, and Voting Access in Jail

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LAS VEGAS, Nevada – As 2024 commences, Nevada welcomes a multitude of new laws that will impact its residents. These changes cover a diverse range of topics, from marijuana possession to voting access in jails. Under the new legislation, individuals in Nevada can now legally possess up to two and a half ounces of marijuana, a significant increase from the previous limit of one ounce. Additionally, the amount of concentrated cannabis allowed has been raised from an eighth of an ounce to a quarter ounce. In an effort to curb underage tobacco use, fines for … Read more