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Supreme Court's Texas map ruling could spark redistricting race - Roll Call

The Supreme Court decision Thursday allowing Texas to use its newest congressional map will intensify the redistricting race, experts said.

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Trump may have inadvertently issued mass pardon for 2020 voter fraud, experts say

Pardons of Giuliani and others who took part in fake elector scheme were largely symbolic, but could have a big effect

The Guardian - US

After blocking redistricting map, Judge Jeffrey Brown draws fire from Texas Republicans who once praised him

Until being labeled as the "radical left," Brown was widely supported by Texas Republicans, including Gov. Greg Abbott, who previously hired him as his clerk. Abbott called the ruling “clearly erroneous.”

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Trump’s assault on voting intensifies as midterms loom: ‘A wholesale attack on free and fair elections’

The White House is manipulating voting system, from redistricting to rule changes, to affect the midterms

The Guardian - US

Can Texas use its new congressional map for 2026? A trio of judges will decide.

The same plaintiffs who are challenging the state’s 2021 maps have asked the court to block the new GOP-approved districts from being used in the fast-approaching midterms.

The Texas Tribune

Redistricting poised to spread ahead of midterm elections - Roll Call

A tit-for-tat style partisan congressional redistricting fight Republicans started in Texas appears ready to expand in the next few months.

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Doomsday scenarios after Texas and California go nuclear on redistricting: See how it all plays out

NEWS ANALYSIS: A mid-decade redrawing of congressional maps would have implications far beyond the 2026 midterm elections, write John Bowden and Eric Garcia. The Independent illustrates, with interactive maps by Alicja Hagopian, what’s at stake for control of the US House of Representatives — and potentially the last two years…

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Louisiana redistricting case could change the rules nationwide - Roll Call

The Supreme Court heard a narrower version of the case over Louisiana's congressional districts before opting not to decide the issue in June.

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Texas’ proposed congressional map dismantles districts flagged by DOJ

The Department of Justice said four districts unconstitutionally combined Black and Hispanic voters, a charge the state disputes. If the proposed map passes, two will still be multiracial.

The Texas Tribune

Texas leaders have repeatedly claimed the state’s voting maps are race blind. Until the Trump DOJ disagreed.

Gov. Greg Abbott has acknowledged DOJ concerns that some districts were drawn “along strict racial lines.” Critics say it’s a political ploy.

The Texas Tribune

Trumpers want Texas to boost GOP maps

The plan would shift voters from safely red districts into blue ones. Members of the GOP delegation aren't sold

Salon

Trump aides want Texas to redraw its congressional maps to boost the GOP. What would that mean?

The plan would shift voters from safely red districts into blue ones. Members of the state’s Republican delegation aren’t sold on the idea.

The Texas Tribune

Trump pushes back against the judges who rule against him - Roll Call

Trump has a history of criticizing judges, but his administration in his second term has sought to more broadly undermine the judiciary.

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Trump ally pushes DoJ unit to shift civil rights focus, new messages show

Internal mission statements from Harmeet Dhillon pivots division’s priorities away from marginalized groups’ rights

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Supreme Court to weigh use of race in redistricting - Roll Call

The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Monday over the fate of Louisiana’s second Black-majority congressional district.

The Guardian - US

Fears grow for voting rights as Trump plots to reshape US justice department

Experts warn that incoming president could direct DoJ officials to scale back enforcement of Voting Rights Act

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Protracted GOP speaker fight could complicate Electoral College count - Roll Call

GOP infighting could complicate Mike Johnson's bid to remain speaker — and potentially the Electoral College count on Jan. 6.

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Legal questions surround Trump's talk of political prosecutions - Roll Call

Donald Trump’s return to the White House will put him in a position to push for criminal charges against his political opponents.

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Election means first test for changes to electoral vote process - Roll Call

Election experts expect the main law enacted in response to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol to pass its first major test this year.

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Don’t panic reading ‘electoral process porn’: There are plenty of safeguards to make sure voters’ wishes are respected

You’ve probably seen them: alarming columns or stories with alarming headlines about how somebody is going to exploit an obscure provision in election law to undo the 2024 presidential election and toss it to the House of Representatives. Your vote won’t count, and democracy will go to hell.

Salon

Experts: Anti-Harris suits "will lose"

"Republicans being mad about the new turn of events.. does not give them standing to sue," law professor says

WEKU

If convicted this year, Trump could lose the right to vote for himself

In a year of unprecedented political developments, the New York hush money trial could mean one fewer vote for Donald Trump in Florida.

WEKU

Colorado's Supreme Court disqualified Trump from the state ballot. What happens now?

Trump's team vowed to appeal the decision. If it's in front of the U.S. Supreme Court by Jan. 5, Trump's name will stay on the ballot. Legal experts say the question is likely to keep coming up.

Salon

Prof: Trump immunity claim is "nonsense"

While the Constitution is “hazy” on a lot of things, on this point it’s abundantly clear, law professor says

The Independent UK

California governor vetoes bill requiring independent panels to draw local voting districts

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed legislation that would have required dozens of his state's largest cities, counties and educational districts to use citizens' commissions to draw local voting districts

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