Press Releases
about Voting Rights
Apr 01, 2024
Federal Trial Challenging Florida Law that Targets Voter Registration, Civic Engagement, and Political Speech Begins
Civil Rights and Latinx-led organizations are challenging a provision in SB 7050 that prohibits noncitizens from collecting or handling voter registration forms
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
Free Speech
Court case: Hispanic Federation v. Byrd
Mar 28, 2024
Texas Second Court of Appeals Reverses Crystal Mason’s Conviction in Major Voting Rights Victory
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Second Court of Appeals reversed Crystal Mason’s conviction on Thursday evening, resulting in an acquittal. She had faced five years in prison for sub...
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
Racial Justice
Court case: Crystal Mason v. State of Texas
Mar 28, 2024
District Court Allows South Carolina's Racially Gerrymandered Congressional Map to Remain in Place for 2024 Election Cycle
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A three-judge district court issued an order allowing South Carolina's racially gerrymandered congressional map to remain in place for 2024 elections. This order...
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
Mar 27, 2024
Voting Rights Groups Respond to Federal Court Decision Allowing Pa. Counties to Reject Some Mail Ballots
Ballots With Incorrect or Missing Handwritten Date on Outer Envelope can be Rejected Under Today’s Ruling
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
Mar 27, 2024
Montana Supreme Court Strikes Down Voting Laws Intended to Disenfranchise Indigenous Voters
HELENA, Mont. — The Montana Supreme Court today ruled in favor of a collection of Native American organizations and tribes, holding that two state laws that hinder Native America...
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
Court case: Western Native Voice v. Jacobsen
Mar 25, 2024
Black Voters in South Carolina Urge U.S. Supreme Court to Deny Stay in Racial Gerrymandering Case
State Has Asked to Use Discriminatory Congressional Map in 2024
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
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