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November 22, 2023, 7:11 AM

Federal court weighs in on major voting rights

The Federal Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit threw out a case, ruling that only the federal government can bring certain cases to court.
November 22, 2023, 7:11 AM
Federal court weighs in on major voting rights
November 21, 2023, 4:17 PM

Another voting case could head to SCOTUS after lower court limits challenges to election laws

The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Voting Rights Act's Section 2 does not allow private people to sue over alleged discrimination based on race
November 21, 2023, 4:17 PM
Another voting case may head to SCOTUS after ruling limits challenges to election law
November 5, 2023, 9:21 PM

Mississippi has a history of voter suppression. Many see signs of change as Black voters reengage

Mississippi's long history of voter suppression has created widespread voter fatigue among Black residents in a state where they account for nearly 40% of the population
November 5, 2023, 9:21 PM
Many in Mississippi see signs of change as Black voters reengage
1 month ago

In Mississippi, most voters will have no choice about who represents them in the Legislature

Most voters will have no choice this year when it comes to who represents them.
1 month ago
Most Mississippi voters will have no choice about who represents them in Legislature
2 months ago

Alabama congressional map to include 2nd district for Black voters after lengthy legal fight

Alabama voters will vote in the 2024 elections using a map that includes a second district designed to empower the state's Black voters, a federal court ruled on Thursday
2 months ago
Ala. congressional map to include 2nd district for Black voters after legal fight
2 months ago

Major voting rights trial is unfolding in Texas: What to know

Last week in Texas, a federal trial opened over whether Senate Bill 1, or S.B. 1, violates the U.S. Constitution
2 months ago
Major voting rights trial is unfolding in Texas: What to know
4 months ago

Alabama Republicans spark another legal fight by not creating 2nd majority-Black district

Setting the stage for another legal battle, Alabama's Republican-led Legislature on Friday passed a new congressional map with just one majority-Black district
4 months ago
Alabama GOP sparks another legal fight by not creating 2nd majority-Black district
4 months ago

Alabama lawmakers defy SCOTUS order to create 2 majority Black districts

The governor signed a redistricting map into law with just one majority Black district and a hearing to approve the map is scheduled for August.
4 months ago
Alabama lawmakers defy SCOTUS order to create 2 majority Black districts
5 months ago

Why the Supreme Court's Alabama election map decision was surprising to many

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke to Michael Waldman about the impact of the decision and his new book, “The Super Majority: How the Supreme Court Divided America.”
5 months ago
Why the Supreme Court's Alabama election map decision was surprising to many
6 months ago

Supreme Court rules against Alabama's congressional maps

The court determined the maps, which were redrawn after the 2020 census, violate part of the Voting Rights Act and dilute the influence of the state's Black voters.
6 months ago
Supreme Court rules against Alabama's congressional maps
6 months ago

'It's a big win for civil rights': Expert on Supreme Court voting rights ruling

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Brennan Center for Justice president Michael Waldman, author of the new book “The Supermajority: How the Supreme Court Divided America.”
6 months ago
'It's a big win for civil rights': Expert on Supreme Court voting rights ruling
9 months ago

Voting rights restored to more than 55,000 Minnesota felons under new voting rights law

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed House File 28, which restores the right to vote to felons who complete their term of incarceration.
9 months ago
55,000 convicted felons have voting rights restored under state law
1 year ago

Voting rights in North Carolina could hinge on its Supreme Court election

Two seats on the North Carolina Supreme Court are up for election this November.
1 year ago
Voting rights in North Carolina could hinge on its Supreme Court election
1 year ago

Supreme Court eyes limits to Voting Rights Act in election map dispute

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday debated new limits on the Voting Rights Act and longstanding protections against race discrimination in the drawing of electoral maps.
1 year ago
Supreme Court eyes limits to Voting Rights Act in election map dispute
2 years ago

The new battle for voting rights

Will the dozens of election integrity bills passed across the country last year affect the midterm elections?
2 years ago
The new battle for voting rights
2 years ago

The reality of Texas' new voting law sets in as some voters have trouble casting ballots

It took 28 days, 3 forms & several calls for one woman to cast her ballot.
2 years ago
The reality of Texas' new voting law sets in as voters have trouble casting ballots
2 years ago

'Frustrations' in Democrats following failed voting rights bills: Sen. Coons

Martha Raddatz interviews Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., on "This Week."
2 years ago
'Frustrations' in Democrats following failed voting rights bills: Sen. Coons
2 years ago

Martha Raddatz reports on Texas voting laws

Martha Raddatz reports from Texas on newly enacted, restrictive voting laws on "This Week."
2 years ago
Martha Raddatz reports on Texas voting laws
2 years ago

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema formally censured by Arizona Democratic Party

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is hemorrhaging support from Democrats in her home state after blocking the advancement of voting rights legislation.
2 years ago
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema formally censured by Arizona Democratic Party
2 years ago

Voting rights bill blocked

Delaware Sen. Chris Coons discusses what’s next after Democrats failed to change the filibuster rule in an attempt to pass voting rights legislation.
2 years ago
Voting rights bill blocked
2 years ago

Bipartisan senators turn to reforming Electoral Count Act now that voting rights standoff over

With the voting rights standoff over, a group of bipartisan senators is ramping up efforts to reform the old Electoral Count Act after efforts to exploit it on Jan. 6.
2 years ago
Senators turn to reforming Electoral Count Act now that voting rights standoff over
2 years ago

Psaki, Harris argue Biden wasn't saying 2022 election results might not be legitimate

White House press secretary Jen Psaki and Vice President Kamala Harris argued President Joe Biden wasn't casting doubt on the integrity of 2022 election results.
2 years ago
Psaki, Harris argue Biden wasn't casting doubt on integrity of 2022 election results
2 years ago

Senate fails to change filibuster rule for passage of voting rights legislation

The chamber was unable earlier to end debate on the election reform measure.
2 years ago
Senate fails to change filibuster for passage of voting rights legislation
2 years ago

Senate holding vote on proposal to skirt filibuster rule

Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said senators are duty-bound to “protect and expand” voting. Republican leader Mitch McConnell delivered a warning if the voting rights bill bypasses the filibuster.
2 years ago
Senate holding vote on proposal to skirt filibuster rule
2 years ago

The high stakes of the Democrats’ push for voting reforms

ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks to ABC's political director, Rick Klein, and contributor Donna Brazile, about Democrats’ voting rights push and the future of President Joe Biden’s legislative agenda.
2 years ago
The high stakes of the Democrats’ push for voting reforms
2 years ago

Alabama football coach Nick Saban urges Manchin to pass voting rights bill but punts on filibuster change

University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban penned a letter to Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., urging him to help push voting rights legislation in the Senate.
2 years ago
Sports icons urge Manchin to pass voting rights bill but punt on filibuster change
2 years ago

ABC News Live: Senate members debate voting rights legislation

Plus, “significant evidence” of alleged fraud found by former President Donald Trump and his organization, and Univ. of Michigan will pay $490 million over sexual assault lawsuits.
2 years ago
ABC News Live: Senate members debate voting rights legislation
2 years ago

Progressive Rep. Cori Bush talks battle over voting rights and more

Missouri congresswoman Cori Bush calling on democratic senator Manchin and Sinema to not “be anti-racist”.
2 years ago
Progressive Rep. Cori Bush talks battle over voting rights and more
2 years ago

Right to vote: Democrats expected to force vote in Senate

Former Democratic Sen. Heidi Heitkamp and former Trump administration official Sarah Isgur discuss the battle over voting rights ahead of the debate on the Senate floor.
2 years ago
Right to vote: Democrats expected to force vote in Senate
2 years ago

ABC New Live: Voting rights legislation up for debate on Senate floor

Plus, the White House announced it will give 400 million N95 masks to Americans, and Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Ukraine looking to diffuse the situation with Russia.
2 years ago
ABC New Live: Voting rights legislation up for debate on Senate floor
2 years ago

Senate members debate voting rights legislation

Former Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, former acting DNC chairwoman Donna Brazile and president of the Brennan Center for Justice, Michael Waldman, discuss the voting rights legislation debate.
2 years ago
Senate members debate voting rights legislation
2 years ago

Democrats expected to force vote on voting rights legislation in Senate

The former Republican chairman of the federal election commission shares his arguments for why the Senate should pass voting rights legislation and his message to Sens. Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema.
2 years ago
Democrats expected to force vote on voting rights legislation in Senate
2 years ago

Why Democrats keep bringing up voting rights legislation

The crew discusses what's in the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act and why Senate Democrats have taken it up despite unmoving opposition.
2 years ago
Why Democrats keep bringing up voting rights legislation
2 years ago

Democrats’ push for federal voting reforms is ‘functionally too late’

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks to ABC News Political Director Rick Klein about the voting laws that concern Democrats and why Republicans don’t share those concerns.
2 years ago
Democrats’ push for federal voting reforms is ‘functionally too late’
2 years ago

ABC News Live: Democrats debate voting rights on Senate floor

Plus, Secy. of State Blinken heads to Ukraine as Russia tensions escalate, and Jamaica’s bobsled team is heading to the 2022 Winter Olympics for the first time in 24 years.
2 years ago
ABC News Live: Democrats debate voting rights on Senate floor
2 years ago

Fiery debate over voting rights on Senate floor

The Senate moved ahead with a debate on a bill that expands voting rights, even though the bill appears doomed to fail on the floor. Nineteen states have already imposed new voting restrictions.
2 years ago
Fiery debate over voting rights on Senate floor
2 years ago

Senate Democrats go forward with voting rights debate despite expected failure

Political experts weigh in as Senate debates on voting rights ahead of Wednesday’s filibuster showdown and give insight on what Democrats are trying to accomplish.
2 years ago
Senate Democrats go forward with voting rights debate despite expected failure
2 years ago

Senate begins debate on voting rights

The bill would make Election Day a federal holiday and expand voting options.
2 years ago
Senate begins debate on voting rights
2 years ago

Senate to debate voting rights legislation

Marc Morial, the president of the National Urban League and former mayor of New Orleans, discusses the importance of voting rights legislation.
2 years ago
Senate to debate voting rights legislation
2 years ago

Senate begins debate on voting rights ahead of filibuster showdown

For the first time this Congress, the Senate is expected to debate voting rights legislation on Tuesday ahead of a showdown on the filibuster rule this week.
2 years ago
Senate begins debate on voting rights ahead of filibuster showdown
2 years ago

Senate to debate voting rights legislation Tuesday

House Minority Whip, Rep. Steve Scalise voiced his opposition to the voting rights legislation.
2 years ago
Senate to debate voting rights legislation Tuesday
2 years ago

Senate to take up voting rights bill

Rachel Scott has the latest on the Senate’s plan to vote on the House-passed voting rights legislation.
2 years ago
Senate to take up voting rights bill
2 years ago

NBA Social Justice Coalition vows to fight for voting rights

The coalition was formed in 2020 after the death of George Floyd and the shooting of Jacob Blake.
2 years ago
NBA Social Justice Coalition vows to fight for voting rights
2 years ago

ABC News Live: Marches fill DC streets for voting rights on MLK Day

Also, a look at how the omicron variant is still spreading and cases have peaked in the Northeast, and how a rise in antisemitism played a role in the hostage stand-off in a Texas synagogue.
2 years ago
ABC News Live: Marches fill DC streets for voting rights on MLK Day
2 years ago

MLK Jr.’s family rallies for voting rights ahead of Senate debate

ABC News Capitol Hill correspondent Rachel Scott discusses the Democrats’ final push to pass voting rights legislation as Martin Luther King Jr.’s family and supporters rally in Washington, D.C.
2 years ago
MLK Jr.’s family rallies for voting rights ahead of Senate debate
2 years ago

Martin Luther King III: We’re ‘laser focused’ on the right to vote

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks to Martin Luther King Jr.'s eldest son, Martin Luther King III, and his wife, Arndrea Waters King, about the family’s fight for federal voting rights.
2 years ago
Martin Luther King III: We’re ‘laser focused’ on the right to vote
2 years ago

Martin Luther King Jr.'s family leads march urging lawmakers to pass federal voting rights

The family of Martin Luther King Jr. was among a coalition of civil rights groups in Washington Monday who pressured lawmakers to pass federal voting rights legislation.
2 years ago
Martin Luther King Jr.'s family leads voting rights march in Washington
2 years ago

Family of Martin Luther King Jr. demands action on voting rights

The Senate is set to debate Tuesday on voting rights, and members of King's family took part in a march in the nation's capital.
2 years ago
Family of Martin Luther King Jr. demands action on voting rights
2 years ago

Family of Martin Luther King Jr. make voting rights push

SiriusXM Radio host Mike Muse discusses the battle over voting rights and how the filibuster is being used today.
2 years ago
Family of Martin Luther King Jr. make voting rights push
2 years ago

Protecting voter’s rights

The NAACP President Derrick Johnson shares his thoughts on the Senate, Martin Luther King Jr. and voter suppression.
2 years ago
Protecting voter’s rights