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Alabama's Gerrymandered Map Ruled Discriminatory, Facing Federal Oversight

A federal court ruled that Alabama intentionally discriminated by creating a congressional map with only one majority-Black district, potentially subjecting the state to federal oversight of future maps under Section 3 of the Voting Rights Act, following years of legal challenges.

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Homeless Canadians Face Voting Barriers Despite Election Efforts

In Canada's upcoming federal election, homeless individuals face challenges exercising their right to vote due to lack of address and ID, despite Elections Canada's efforts to provide alternative methods; advocates highlight systemic barriers and propose solutions including simplified protocols, acc...

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Federal Court Blocks North Carolina Ballot Removal in Supreme Court Race

A federal appeals court temporarily blocked North Carolina election officials from contacting voters whose disputed ballots in a 2024 state Supreme Court race could be eliminated, halting a process to remove ballots from voters deemed ineligible, primarily military or overseas voters lacking proper ...

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North Carolina Supreme Court Election Result Under Challenge

In North Carolina, a court ruling allows challenges to overseas voters' ballots in the state Supreme Court election, where Democrat Allison Riggs won by 734 votes, potentially overturning the results and impacting thousands of military voters who followed existing laws.

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NC Supreme Court Decision Could Overturn Election Result

The North Carolina Supreme Court ruled that thousands of overseas ballots, primarily from heavily Democratic counties, may be discarded in a state Supreme Court election decided by 734 votes, potentially overturning the results and setting a significant legal precedent.

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House Passes SAVE Act Requiring Voter Citizenship Proof

The US House passed the SAVE Act, mandating documentary proof of citizenship for federal voter registration, despite existing laws prohibiting non-citizen voting; the bill now faces an uncertain future in the Senate.

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Alabama Congressional Map Ruled Unconstitutional for Diluting Black Voting Strength

A federal court ruled Alabama's congressional map unconstitutionally diluted Black voting strength, violating the Voting Rights Act, and ordered the state to use a new map for future elections creating two districts where Black voters can elect a candidate of their choice.

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Federal Judge Blocks Parts of Trump's Voter Registration Order

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., issued a temporary injunction halting key provisions of President Trump's executive order that sought to add a citizenship requirement to the federal voter registration form and require federal agencies to verify citizenship before providing voter registration fo...

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House Passes SAVE Act, Requiring Proof of Citizenship for Voter Registration

The House passed the SAVE Act, mandating proof of citizenship for voter registration, impacting an estimated 21.3 million Americans lacking necessary documents and potentially disenfranchising voters.

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House Passes Controversial Voter ID Bill, Raising Concerns About Access

The House passed the SAVE Act, requiring in-person proof of US citizenship for voter registration, potentially disenfranchising 21.3 million Americans lacking necessary documents and disproportionately affecting those in rural areas, despite claims it enhances election integrity.

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NC Supreme Court Partially Overturns Ruling, Allowing Disputed Ballots in Election Count

North Carolina's Supreme Court ruled that roughly 60,000 ballots challenged in the state Supreme Court election will remain in the count, reversing a lower court's decision. The court also upheld the exclusion of some military and overseas ballots and issued a 30-day cure period for others.

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Germany to Expand Restrictions on Passive Voting Rights Amidst Le Pen Case Controversy

Germany's coalition government seeks to expand the grounds for stripping passive voting rights, particularly focusing on those thrice convicted of Volksverhetzung, following a similar French ruling against Marine Le Pen, sparking debate on democratic principles and the balance between criminal justi...

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