The Census Bureau from playing coy has finally provided a response to a simple but hugely consequential question posed to Census Director Steve Dillingham.
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Judge Could Force Georgia To Use Paper Ballots
A Georgia judge may impose ballot papers. This is interesting because there is much talk about electronic voting. So may motivate this judge’s decision?
30 States Prevent Formerly Incarcerated From Voting Based On Wealth
Formerly incarcerated adults face financial barriers to restoring their voting rights in 30 states, according to a new study.
Trump’s (Second) Cave on Citizenship Question is a Double Victory
Trump’s Speech this afternoon says the Administration would give up on efforts to add a citizenship question to the census is a victory for the rule of law.
Voting Rights In America, Six Years After Shelby v. Holder
In its June 25, 2013 ruling in Shelby County v. Holder, the Court struck down with a 5-4 majority a provision of the Voting Rights Act.
Battle Over Georgia Voting Rights Escalates To Federal Court
A lawsuit alleging widespread voting problems in Georgia is pursuing an ambitious solution: restoration of the Voting Rights Act .
Major Nevada Voting Rights Bill Signed Into Law By Governor
The bill enacts various provisions to modernize and secure Nevada’s election system, including same-day voter registration and expanded mail voting.
Trump Administration Refuses to Disclose Census-Related Documents
President Trump claimed executive privilege, refuse to hand over documents to opposition Democratic lawmakers investigating a question about citizenship.
Texas Poised to Make Voting ‘Harder, Scarier and More Confusing’
A bill raising criminal penalties for certain election-related offenses and imposing new voting restrictions cleared a major hurdle Friday.
Texas Ends Its Botched Voter Citizenship Review In Embarrassment
The Texas secretary of state has agreed to end a review of the voter rolls for supposed non-citizens that was flawed from the start.