SCOTUS and Trump EOs Threaten Voting Rights Act
Key Questions
What is the Supreme Court's stance on Voting Rights Act Section 2 in the Callais/Watson case?
The Supreme Court appears inclined to limit or gut Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act in the Callais/Watson case, potentially overturning precedents. This follows discussions on the Court's willingness to overrule its own long-standing decisions.
How do Trump executive orders threaten voter access?
Executive orders related to the SAVE Act, mail-in voting restrictions, and DHS actions could disenfranchise up to 21 million voters, according to the Brennan Center. North Carolina's AG has filed a lawsuit in response.
What is the public support for a state-level Voting Rights Act in California?
A California poll shows strong backing for a state VRA amid midterm elections. This comes alongside disputes over USPS recess appointments affecting voting processes.
SCOTUS leans to gut VRA Section 2 in Callais/Watson; SAVE Act/mail-in/DHS EOs risk 21M voters per Brennan, NC AG sues. CA poll backs state VRA amid midterms; ties to USPS recess fights.