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19.Dec, 2023 Comments Off on Lawyers Democracy Fund Files Amicus Brief in 3rd Circuit Case

Lawyers Democracy Fund Files Amicus Brief in 3rd Circuit Case

In a recently filed brief, Lawyers Democracy Fund encouraged the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit to recognize the “subtle by significant distinctions between congressionally mandated voter registration information” and privacy for driver’s licensing and motor vehicle registrations.   The brief was filed in support of Public Interest…

8.Dec, 2023 Comments Off on More on This Week’s Victory for Disenfranchised Voters in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

More on This Week’s Victory for Disenfranchised Voters in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

On Monday, December 4, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania ruled in favor of disenfranchised voter plaintiffs in Luzerne County, allowing their suit against Luzerne County to proceed after facing a motion to dismiss. Lawyers Democracy Fund is proud to support plaintiffs William French and Melynda…

5.Dec, 2023 Comments Off on Federal Court Rules in Favor of Disenfranchised Voters in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Federal Court Rules in Favor of Disenfranchised Voters in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

For Immediate Release                                                                                   Contact: Lisa Dixon December 5, 2023   …

9.Nov, 2023 Comments Off on Lawyers Democracy Fund Publishes “Six Principles to Restore Voter Confidence in Elections”

Lawyers Democracy Fund Publishes “Six Principles to Restore Voter Confidence in Elections”

Lawyers Democracy Fund has published a new paper titled, “Six Principles to Restore Voter Confidence in Elections.” Voter confidence is a crucial component to maintaining our system of government: The peaceful transfer of power, so foundational to our system of government, rests upon voters, candidates, and all Americans trusting in…

30.Oct, 2023 Comments Off on Election News Update: New NC Litigation, LA Zuckerbucks Ban, and More

Election News Update: New NC Litigation, LA Zuckerbucks Ban, and More

It may be an “off” election year, but there is still a lot going on in the election world.   In North Carolina, several lawsuits have been filed relating to S.B. 747 which strengthens the state’s election laws. The law, which covers a variety of issues, was enacted after the…

13.Oct, 2023 Comments Off on LDF Publishes Paper on Voter Confidence

LDF Publishes Paper on Voter Confidence

The Lawyers Democracy Fund has published a new paper on voter confidence which discusses its recent decline since the 2020 presidential election and ways to combat this decline.   The paper explains:   Reasons for a lack of confidence vary, but experts generally agree that voters tend to distrust the…

8.Oct, 2023 Comments Off on LDF Files Brief at Kansas Supreme Court in Support of Common Sense Election Laws

LDF Files Brief at Kansas Supreme Court in Support of Common Sense Election Laws

In September,  LDF filed an amicus brief in League of Women Voters of Kansas v. Schwab which is currently before the Kansas Supreme Court. The brief argues in support of Kansas’ signature verification and ballot collection regulations.   LDF’s brief makes the following points: The Court should consider other states’ election practices when…

2.Oct, 2023 Comments Off on LDF Files Brief in New York Redistricting Case

LDF Files Brief in New York Redistricting Case

Lawyers Democracy Fund recently filed an amicus brief in Hoffmann v. New York State Independent Redistricting Commission at the Court of Appeals of the State of New York. In Hoffman, New York voters are challenging the New York State Independent Redistricting Commission’s congressional and legislative maps from the 2020 Census…

11.Aug, 2023 Comments Off on Challenge to Ranked-Choice Voting Comes from the Left in D.C.

Challenge to Ranked-Choice Voting Comes from the Left in D.C.

A challenge to a D.C. ranked-choice voting proposal is coming from the left, demonstrating that citizens and organizations across the political spectrum recognize the problems with ranked-choice voting. The D.C. Democratic Party filed a lawsuit earlier this month, arguing that the Make All Votes Count Act should be kept off…

21.Jul, 2023 Comments Off on LDF Files Brief in Support of Montana Election Integrity Law

LDF Files Brief in Support of Montana Election Integrity Law

In May, LDF filed an amicus brief in Montana Democratic Party v. Jacobsen which is currently before the Montana Supreme Court. The brief is in favor of reversing the lower court’s decision to block the implementation of several election integrity reforms passed in 2021. Plaintiffs argue that the laws are…