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…
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…
Federal Court Rules in Favor of Disenfranchised Voters in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
For Immediate Release Contact: Lisa Dixon December 5, 2023 …
The Fight Against Ranked-Choice Voting is Just Beginning
Election Day 2023 showed us that the fight against ranked-choice voting (RCV) is just beginning. Three localities in Michigan adopted measures that would implement ranked-choice voting in local races if the state authorizes its use. In Easthampton, Massachusetts, a measure was approved that, “asked voters whether the city council should…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
LDF Joins RITE in Filing Comment Letter on Arizona Election Procedures Manual Draft
On August 15, LDF joined Restoring Integrity and Trust in Elections (RITE) in filing a comment letter on the July 2023 draft of Arizona’s Election Procedures Manual (EPM). First, LDF and RITE expressed total agreement with the public comment letter previously submitted jointly by the Speaker of the Arizona…