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Demos requests that the Department of Justice investigate a potential violation of Section 11(b) of the Voting Rights Act by the President of the United States.

Litigation
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Senate Bill 672, which allows for Automated Voter Registration and Same Day Registration, if implemented properly, has the potential to increase the racial diversity of registered voters in New Mexico.
Press release/statement
Emmanuel Caicedo
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“Partisan gerrymandering distorts the political system. It’s often accompanied by the cracking and packing of voters of color to sap their political influence."
Press release/statement

Challenge to Ohio’s practice of targeting voters for removal from the registration rolls if they fail to cast a ballot in a two-year period.

Case
Updated March 31, 2020
Ohio
Pending

Miranda Galindo

Former Counsel
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Previously, we sued the Texas Secretary of State for a flawed voter purge list that unlawfully went after naturalized citizens, who are fully entitled to vote. The judge just ordered that they not be removed from the rolls.
Press release/statement

Caleb J. Gayle

Former Emerging Voices Fellow

Dear Mr. President:

Testimony and Public Comment
Heather C. McGhee

Infrequent Voters Who Were Unlawfully Purged from Ohio’s Registration Rolls Will Be Permitted to Vote in the November 2016 General Election

Litigation

This Explainer describes the legal requirements states must follow when maintaining voter rolls.

Research
Cameron Bell