'The GOP establishment is becoming more litigious than ever and is turning to courts to achieve its anti-voting and anti-democracy ends,' warned Democracy Docket.
, 175 "democracy-related lawsuits" were filed in 31 states last year. Democracy Docket excluded 58 active redistricting lawsuits from its report in order to focus on cases related to voting rights and election oversight.
"After a year where the Republican Party filed a staggering number of lawsuits in an attempt to dismantle mail-in voting, upend election administration, and undermine our democracy, courts largely rejected this strategy." By contrast, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, and state or county Democratic parties filed just six of last year's 82 pro-voter lawsuits.and is turning to courts to achieve its anti-voting and anti-democracy ends," says the report.
in Arizona filed lawsuits after Election Day contesting the results of the 2022 midterm elections—without the help of their party."also filed a significant number of anti-voter lawsuits.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
McCarthy Elected Speaker After Far-Right GOP Minority Joins Rest Of Far-Right GOP MajorityWASHINGTON—Following a tense four days in Congress’ lower chamber that saw members of his own party vote to deny him the top spot 14 straight times, Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) was elected speaker of the House early Saturday morning when the far-right GOP minority joined together with the rest of the far-right GOP…
Read more »
Far Right GOP Now Champions Jail Reforms — But Only for January SixersMarjorie Taylor Greene’s concern for the accused insurrectionists languishing in the D.C. Jail does not seem to extend to the rest of the 1,350 people held there — most of whom are awaiting trial or serving short sentences, and 90% of whom are Black.
Read more »
The Real Problem with John Roberts’ 2022 Report on the CourtThe Chief Justice is burying his head in the sand. when it comes to the biggest problem with SCOTUS.
Read more »
Volvo Set Another Plug-In Car Sales Record In December 2022Volvo global plug-in electric car sales reached a new record level in December. The company sold 31,826 rechargeable cars - a third more than a year ago.
Read more »
Global food prices in 2022 hit record high amid drought, warGlobal prices for food commodities like grain and vegetable oils were the highest on record last year even after falling for nine months in a row
Read more »
Best of 2022: Tudor Leonte’s Favorite MoviesComingSoon's SEO senior editor Tudor Leonte picks his favorite movies in 2022, a good year for filmmaking and movie fans.
Read more »