Voting

Georgia’s Voting Law Faces Scrutiny Amid Legal Battles and Claims of Voter Suppression

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Atlanta, GA — Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has expressed concerns about the portrayal of the state’s voting laws, specifically Senate Bill 202, refuting claims that it represents a regression in civil rights akin to “Jim Crow 2.0.” Emphasizing the importance of factual representation, Raffensperger criticized efforts by political factions to manipulate the narrative for electoral gains, highlighting his commitment to safeguarding taxpayer funds from unwarranted expenses related to litigation. The controversy over Georgia’s voting statute continues amidst ongoing reviews by the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which is currently examining preliminary rulings … Read more

Alaska Judge Denies Voters the Right to Correct Absentee Ballot Errors, Sparking Debate Over Voting Rights and Election Integrity

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Anchorage, Alaska — An Alaska Superior Court judge has ruled that the state’s constitution does not require election officials to give voters a chance to correct absentee ballots with errors. The decision, delivered by Judge Yvonne Lamoureux in Anchorage on Friday, counters the efforts of various advocacy groups that argue such “ballot curing” procedures are essential to ensuring every vote counts. The ruling stems from a lawsuit brought by the Arctic Village Council, the League of Women Voters of Alaska, and two individual voters. These plaintiffs took legal action following the June 2022 special primary … Read more

South Dakota City Council Called Out for Voting in Secret, Defying Open Meeting Laws

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Watertown, SD — Local governance and transparency are under scrutiny in Watertown as allegations surface regarding the City Council’s practices of casting votes behind closed doors, raising concerns about the violation of open meeting laws. This issue isn’t isolated but reflective of a broader pattern observed in various municipal governments, where decisions meant to be public are made in private, escaping the eyes of the citizenry. In a notable case, the South Dakota Citizens for Liberty initiated legal action against the Rapid City Area School District (RCAS) in November 2021, citing breaches of mandated transparency. … Read more

DOJ Sues Houston County Over Alleged Voting Rights Violations, Claims System Undermines Black Voters

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Houston, Georgia – A lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice on January 16 claims that the electoral system in Houston County weakens the voting influence of its Black population. This legal move is the culmination of a multi-year investigation into violations of the Voting Rights Act and raises serious questions about the fairness of local governance in this Georgia county. The Department of Justice’s inquiry, detailed in a two-page notification sent to county officials on December 19, 2024, focuses on an electoral process which, according to federal authorities, systematically underrepresents Black citizens. Current … Read more