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Supreme Court
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Supreme Court

Republicans Ask Supreme Court to Block NY District Redraw Order

Republican officials and voters urged the Supreme Court to halt a New York state court ruling that would force redrawing of the 11th Congressional District before 2026 elections. The dispute centers on whether current boundaries dilute Black and Latino voting power, with Republicans claiming changes would create unconstitutional racial gerrymandering.

•New York state court ordered redistricting of 11th Congressional District, citing dilution of Black and Latino votes
•Republicans claim redrawing would create unconstitutional racial gerrymandering based on race
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Federal Circuit
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Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

Civil Rights Groups Challenge Texas Election Laws in Fifth Circuit

A coalition of civil rights organizations has appealed to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, challenging Texas election policies implemented under Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton. The consolidated cases represent multiple voting rights groups seeking to overturn state election procedures they argue restrict voter access.

•Coalition of 10+ civil rights groups appeals Texas election policies to Fifth Circuit Court
•Consolidated cases challenge Governor Abbott, Attorney General Paxton, and state election procedures
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Federal Circuit
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Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals

8th Circuit Upholds Denial of Injunction Against Minnesota Deepfake Law

The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's denial of a preliminary injunction against Minnesota's deepfake election law. The court ruled that plaintiffs Christopher Kohls and Mary Franson unreasonably delayed in seeking relief against the statute regulating AI-generated content in elections.

•Eighth Circuit affirmed denial of preliminary injunction against Minnesota deepfake election law
•Court found plaintiff Mary Franson unreasonably delayed in seeking emergency relief
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Supreme Court
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Supreme Court

Federal Judge Extends Deportation Protections for 353,000 Haitians

U.S. District Judge Ana C. Reyes extended temporary protected status for approximately 353,000 Haitian migrants Monday night, ruling that the Trump administration's withdrawal of these legal protections was likely illegal. The judge also rebuked Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for characterizing Haitian migrants as criminals.

•Judge Ana C. Reyes extended TPS for 353,000 Haitian migrants, finding Trump administration's withdrawal likely illegal
•Court rebuked DHS Secretary Kristi Noem for characterizing Haitian migrants as criminals, citing contradictory government data
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Supreme Court
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Supreme Court

Alito Marks 20 Years on Supreme Court as Retirement Questions Persist

Justice Samuel Alito reached his 20-year milestone on the Supreme Court on Saturday amid ongoing speculation about potential retirement. President Trump has expressed hope that Alito remains on the court as the justices prepare for a busy spring schedule including arguments on birthright citizenship.

•Justice Samuel Alito completed 20 years on the Supreme Court with retirement speculation ongoing despite Trump's expressed hope he remains
•Supreme Court scheduled major cases for spring arguments including birthright citizenship case Trump v. Barbara set for April 1
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Supreme Court
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Supreme Court

Supreme Court to Hear Trump Birthright Citizenship Case April 1

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on April 1 in Trump v. Barbara, challenging President Trump's executive order that would end automatic citizenship for children born in the U.S. to undocumented or temporary residents. The case represents a constitutional challenge to the 14th Amendment's birthright citizenship guarantee.

•Supreme Court schedules April 1 oral arguments in Trump v. Barbara challenging birthright citizenship executive order
•Trump's January 20, 2025 order would deny automatic citizenship to children of undocumented or temporary residents
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State Court
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Washington Supreme Court

Washington Supreme Court Affirms Dismissal of PAC's Election Petition

The Washington State Supreme Court affirmed the dismissal of a writ of mandamus petition filed by A Better Richland political action committee against Benton County Auditor Brenda Chilton. The case involved disputes over municipal charter amendment procedures and election timing requirements.

•Washington Supreme Court unanimously affirmed dismissal of A Better Richland PAC's writ of mandamus petition against Benton County Auditor
•Dispute centered on timing requirements for municipal charter amendment elections under RCW 35.22.120
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Regulatory
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DOJ Sues Arizona and Connecticut Over Voter Registration Records

The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division filed federal lawsuits against Arizona and Connecticut for failing to provide complete voter registration lists upon request. The enforcement action brings the total number of states facing similar federal litigation to 23 plus the District of Columbia.

•Justice Department filed federal lawsuits against Arizona and Connecticut for failing to provide voter registration lists
•Total enforcement actions now cover 23 states plus DC in nationwide compliance campaign
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State Court
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Montana Supreme Court

Montana Supreme Court Reviews Election Transparency Initiative Challenge

The Montana Supreme Court issued a ruling on January 6, 2026, in Transparent Election Initiative v. Knudsen, addressing a petition challenging the Attorney General's rejection of Ballot Issue 4. The case centers on whether the initiative violates Montana's constitutional separate vote requirement.

•Montana Supreme Court ruled on TEI's challenge to Attorney General's rejection of Ballot Issue 4
•Attorney General determined the initiative violated Montana's constitutional separate vote requirement
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State Court
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Wisconsin Supreme Court

Wisconsin Voters Challenge Congressional Map in State Supreme Court

A group of Wisconsin voters led by Elizabeth Bothfeld has filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Elections Commission, alleging that the state's current congressional map violates the Wisconsin Constitution. The case was filed in July 2025 and formally acknowledged by the Wisconsin Supreme Court in November.

•Wisconsin voters filed lawsuit alleging congressional map violates state constitution
•Case follows special procedures requiring three-judge panel appointed by Supreme Court
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