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…
Federal Court Rules in Favor of Disenfranchised Voters in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
For Immediate Release Contact: Lisa Dixon December 5, 2023 …
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 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…
Ranked-Choice Voting Falls Flat in VA County
Arlington County, Virginia made headlines in June as it conducted its first ranked-choice voting election during the Democrat primary for county board positions on the ballot this coming November. The results were a textbook case against ranked-choice voting. As The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board explained, the top two candidates…
Major Election Reform Package (ACE Act) Proposed by Members of Congress
On July 10, Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil announced the introduction of the American Confidence in Elections (ACE) Act with other members of the Committee in Atlanta, Georgia. Chairman Steil stated: The public deserves confidence in our elections. House Republicans made a “Commitment to America” to…
LDF Files Brief in Support of Texas Election Integrity Law
On June 6, LDF filed an amicus brief in La Union del Pueblo Entero v. Abbott which is currently before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. The brief argues that the challenged law, known as S.B. 1, “bring[s] Texas in line with the election laws and…