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 …
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 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…
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…
Voting Lawsuits Filed in Response to Ideological Shift of Wisconsin Supreme Court
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is predominantly composed of liberal justices for the first time in 15 years after Justice Janet Protasiewicz was sworn in on August 1st. This is expected to have significant impact on the rulings coming out of the court, including in several pending and anticipated election law…
LDF Files Amici in Pennsylvania Materiality Lawsuits
On May 25, 2023, Lawyers Democracy Fund filed amicus briefs in support of granting summary judgment against the plaintiffs in two Pennsylvania cases, Pennsylvania State Conference of the NAACP v. Schmidt and Eakin v. Adams County Board of Elections. The cases are similar, challenging the state’s decision to not count…
LDF-Backed Lawsuit Featured by The Federalist
Election Day 2022 was a disaster in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. A massive failure by the county to provide enough paper ballots caused voting difficulties across the county. In an order extending the poll hours, Judge Lisa Gelb wrote that voters “were disenfranchised and denied the fundamental right to vote.” …
North Carolina Supreme Court Strikes Down Reasonable Voter ID Law on Partisan Grounds
The assault on voter ID in North Carolina continues. On Friday, December 16, 2022, the North Carolina Supreme Court issued its much-anticipated opinion in Holmes v. Moore, a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of North Carolina’s law requiring photo ID to vote. Lawyers Democracy Fund filed an amicus brief…