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Democracy

Voting rights, elections, and who gets a say.

From the Report

Our first democracy stories are in the works. Meanwhile, see what we’re reading on The Wire.

The Intercept · Sep 22
They Trained to Watch ICE. Now They’re Prepping to Defend the Midterm Elections.
Volunteer networks built to monitor immigration raids are retraining as poll watchers ahead of November.
NPR · Sep 18
It’s illegal for armed federal officers to be at polls. Lawsuits seek to ensure that
A new suit argues that floating the idea of federal agents at polling sites is itself voter intimidation.
Florida Phoenix · Sep 2
Voting groups file federal challenge against Florida’s ‘SAVE’ Act
Black Voters Matter Fund and LULAC are suing over the state’s new proof-of-citizenship rule for voter registration, set to take effect Jan. 1.
Capital B · Jul 7
Black Organizers Are Preparing for a New Era of Voting Rights Battles
With the Voting Rights Act weakened, organizers are turning to state-level laws, youth mobilization, and election protection.