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6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals building in Cincinnati with voter rights advocates outside

6th Circuit Rejects DOJ Push for Michigan's Unredacted Voter Rolls in Landmark Ruling

By Jasmine Walker24 Jun, 2026

Alabama State Capitol building in Montgomery with protesters outside during redistricting debate

Federal Court Blocks Alabama Map Over Black Voter Discrimination

By Jasmine Walker27 May, 2026

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp at a press podium announcing a special legislative session

Kemp Orders Georgia Capitol Session to Redraw Electoral Maps After Supreme Court Gerrymandering Ruling

By Jasmine Walker13 May, 2026

Alaska Division of Elections office exterior with voting rights protest signs

Alaska Sued Over Sharing Voter Data With DOJ

By Jasmine Walker25 Apr, 2026

Exterior of the federal courthouse in Providence, Rhode Island, where Judge Mary McElroy rejected the DOJ voter data request

Federal Judge Rejects Justice Department Bid for Rhode Island Voter Data

By Jasmine WalkerApr 17, 2026

Exterior of a federal immigration court building in New York City where ICE agents have been arresting attendees in 2026

ICE Attorneys Relied on False Memo to Detain Thousands

By Jasmine WalkerMar 31, 2026