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In a Federal Courtroom in Texas, Republicans Were Desperate to Keep Details of their Gerrymander Under Wraps

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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 16m

A recently concluded Texas hearing will decide if Republicans intentionally diluted minority voting strength in drawing the state's new congressional map. Texas insisted it didn’t.

But why did it fight so relentlessly to shield the man behind the scheme? https://bit.ly/42H54Q6

Read about the fight for democracy from activists, elected officials, legal experts and others.

Fair Elections — and Perhaps Control of Congress — at Stake as SCOTUS Hears Challenge to VRA

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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 45m

📲 To follow along for real-time court updates, join us on Bluesky (@democracydocket.com) tomorrow at 10 AM ET. We’ll be bringing you LIVE updates on Louisiana v. Callais oral arguments that you won’t want to miss.

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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 45m

NEW: “I would bet my left arm that they will tell us that Section 2 is in violation of the Fifteenth Amendment.”

For decades, Section 2 has forestalled attempts to discriminate against minority voters. But tomorrow, SCOTUS will consider declaring it unconstitutional.

🚨 Clarke v. Town of Newburgh

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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 1h

⏩ Background

New York: www.democracydocket.com/cases/new-yo...

Arizona: www.democracydocket.com/cases/arizon...

📺 Stream the arguments here: www.azcourts.gov/AZ-Supreme-C...

Learn more.

Congressman Exposes Epstein Cover-Up Secrets | Rep. Jake Auchincloss

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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 1h

TODAY:

⚖️ 2PM ET: A New York court will weigh the constitutionality of the state’s Voting Rights Act. www.nycourts.gov/ctapps/live....
⚖️ 5:30 PM ET: An Arizona court will hear arguments on whether the state’s rulemaking procedures apply when issuing Arizona’s Election Procedures Manual.

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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 2h

📽️VIDEO: Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) joined Marc Elias on the podcast to discuss why Congress must act to restore checks and balances and do more to stop Donald Trump from turning the military into his personal campaign weapon. Watch our latest below👇
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Congressman Jake Auchincloss calls out Donald Trump and the Republicans for using U.S. Marines as political props, warning it’s a dangerous step toward authoritarianism. He tells Marc Elias why Congress must act to restore checks and balances and stop T...

GOP Could Lock in House Control for a Generation if SCOTUS Ends Key VRA Protection, Report Warns

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 5h

We need voices in media that Donald Trump's White House won't "vouch for."

I started Democracy Docket to be unapologetically pro-democracy and fearlessly independent. No compromises. No bending the knee. No corporate overlords. Subscribe now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Dasha Burns to Trump after he dissed her and didn't know who she was: "Sir, talk to Karoline. She'll vouch for me."

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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 4h

The Supreme Court will hear a case TOMORROW that could gut a central voting rights protection that safeguards against racial gerrymandering.

We’ll be covering it live at 10 AM ET. Follow us on Bluesky @democracydocket.com for real-time updates.
https://bit.ly/4q7aQ7D

Where the Legal Fight Over Trump’s Military Deployments Stands

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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 5h

Trump recently raised the possibility of invoking the Insurrection Act after several courts stymied his National Guard deployment efforts. But with some courts enabling the president’s federalization of troops, what could come next?
https://bit.ly/3KHchcR

Read about the fight for democracy from activists, elected officials, legal experts and others.

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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 18h

Trump’s plan is simple: take apart our democracy piece by piece while no one watches. Ours is simpler: make sure everyone is watching. Join the fight and become a premium member for just $120/year. https://bit.ly/47a0rR6

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In a Federal Courtroom in Texas, Republicans Were Desperate to Keep Details of their Gerrymander Under Wraps

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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 19h

NEW: Texas Republicans spent nine days in court proclaiming they didn’t discriminate against minorities when drawing the state’s new congressional map. Yet they also desperately fought tooth and nail to hide the details of their mapmaking process. Here’s everything we learned👇

Read about the fight for democracy from activists, elected officials, legal experts and others.

North Carolina Is Latest GOP-Controlled State To Announce a Gerrymander

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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 19h

NEW: North Carolina is the latest state to join the nationwide redistricting battle, as state lawmakers are set to vote next week on redrawing the state's congressional map. The move follows Trump's call for red legislatures to "fix" their maps before 2026.

Why My Law Firm is Litigating 63 Voting Rights Cases

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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 21h

The fight for democracy is the battle of our generation. As SCOTUS said over 60 years ago, “the right to exercise the franchise in a free and unimpaired manner is preservative of other basic civil and political rights.” Let us all ensure we uphold that.
https://bit.ly/3W0PxqE

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Supreme Court Asked to Decide If Citizens Can Still Enforce Voting Rights Act

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 23h

Today I wrote about the importance of not falling into the trap of allowing career prosecutors to legitimize political prosecutions. Become a Democracy Docket member to receive all of my writings and other exclusive content while also supporting independent, pro-democracy media. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0

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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 1d

On Indigenous Peoples Day, we honor the Native lands and contributions of Native American and Indigenous communities. Today, that legacy continues as Native American voters defend a key tool used for decades to fight racially discriminatory voting laws. Learn more below👇

Trump's Terminally Online DOJ Could Be Killing Its Cases Just to Own the Libs

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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 1d

Between her personal and DOJ accounts, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon tweets over 100 times a day — a behavior that can safely be categorized as chronically online. But could her social media presence be killing her cases? https://bit.ly/4okeA47

In Latest Political Prosecution, Trump’s DOJ Indicts New York AG Letitia James

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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 1d

The DOJ indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James (D), shortly after it also indicted former FBI Director James Comey. Both of the politically driven pursuits have come amid ongoing pressure from Trump to aggressively go after his perceived foes. https://bit.ly/472SZ93

‘We Could Not Have Clearer Facts’: Minority Advocates Say Racial Motive Is Evident As Texas Redistricting Hearing Wraps Up

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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 1d

🚨Democracy Docket’s Jen Rice spent the past two weeks in El Paso covering a crucial hearing on whether Texas’ Trump-approved gerrymander can be used in the midterms. From the RNC’s role to a shadowy paper trail, here are the top takeaways👇 https://bit.ly/4pXR0LY

GOP Could Lock in House Control for a Generation if SCOTUS Ends Key VRA Protection, Report Warns

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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 1d

🗳️ SCOTUS will rehear a case that could gut one of the last protections against racially biased voting maps, potentially locking in GOP control of the House for a generation. Join us Wednesday at 10 AM ET on Bluesky @democracydocket.com for live coverage.
https://bit.ly/4q7aQ7D

GOP's Dangerous Game with Trump's Corruption | Sen. Chris Murphy

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 2d

This has real -- I intended to dm "Pam" -- energy.

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📽️ VIDEO: Sen. Chris Murphy joins the podcast to expose how Republicans are enabling Trump’s corruption, and the dangerous consequences it poses for democracy. From Trump’s shady power grabs to GOP complicity, this conversation is one you can’t miss👇
https://bit.ly/478H1ed

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 1d

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 1d

The Supreme Court’s 2025 term will decide critical election and voting rights cases that could reshape American democracy. I explain what is on their docket and what cases deserve your attention.

Please watch and share.
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Supreme Court's SHOCKING New Agenda Revealed!

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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 1d

Pro-voting groups warn that if the Supreme Court rules to strike down a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, it could give the GOP at least 19 more U.S. House seats — seats that were directly created by the provision. https://bit.ly/4q7aQ7D

GOP Could Lock in House Control for a Generation if SCOTUS Ends Key VRA Protection, Report Warns