Sixty years after the Voting Rights Act passed, voter suppression is resurging, notably with Texas’s S.B. 1. Research shows rejected voters often cease trying, highlighting a threat to democracy as these laws hinder participation and potentially disenfranchise future generations.
A federal appeals court ruling prevents voters in seven midwestern states from suing under the Voting Rights Act to combat racial discrimination, potentially undermining protections for minority communities and challenging decades of legal precedent.
The Posse Comitatus Act’s loopholes allow National Guard misuse, risking authoritarianism. Congress and states must update laws to prevent PCA violations.
The second Trump administration faces over 200 federal lawsuits in its first 100 days, challenging its attempts to usurp Congressional authority, risking democratic integrity.
The North Carolina Court of Appeals upheld a legislative move, shifting the appointment power of the State Elections Board from the Democratic governor to the Republican state auditor. This change, part of a broader power struggle, could impact voter access and set a precedent for partisan influence in election administration.
The Justice Department’s recent termination of over $810 million in grants jeopardizes numerous anti-crime programs, affecting nonprofits, law enforcement, and public safety. These grants, essential for supporting crime victims, training officers, and aiding reintegration, have been cut midstream, causing financial strain and program disruptions. The move, seen as arbitrary and partisan, undermines efforts to reduce crime and wastes taxpayer dollars, threatening the progress made in community safety and justice reforms.
In a pivotal win for voting rights, Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly blocked Trump’s attempt to control federal elections. The ruling reinforces Congress’s authority under the Constitution, crucial for safeguarding democratic processes ahead of the 2026 midterms.
A looming Supreme Court case, revisiting the 1935 Humphrey’s Executor decision, might reshape presidential power over independent agencies, impacting economic stability.
Northern Europe’s dignity-first incarceration inspires U.S. reforms for reducing recidivism and overcrowding. Efforts include visits to Norway and Germany, influencing states like California and Pennsylvania to adopt humane correctional practices.
In 2024, Congress is set to vote on the SAVE Act, a bill that could disenfranchise millions of voters by requiring proof of citizenship, disproportionately impacting vulnerable populations and straining already under-resourced election systems, potentially leading to widespread voting issues and further erosion of trust in electoral processes.
President Trump’s executive order seeks to control U.S. elections, risking disenfranchisement of voters and violating constitutional limits. Legal challenges abound.
As the Voting Rights Act turns 60, Congress risks infamy by prioritizing the SAVE Act, potentially disenfranchising millions by requiring citizenship documents to vote.
