Birthright citizenship: Why the ‘right of soil’ is so big in the Americas
More than 30 countries grant unrestricted birthright citizenship based on the ‘jus soli’ principle – and nearly all of them ...
Appeals court upholds New York voting rights law, reversing lower court
A New York appeals court has reversed a ruling from a judge that struck down a state voting rights law designed to protect the political voice of minority groups.
Midlevel Appellate Court Reinstates New York's Voting Rights Act
A state appellate court on Thursday unanimously reinstated New York's John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of 2022, a law that prohibits "vote dilution" actions by municipalities. In a ruling penned by ...
Law firm opposing Keller school board election rules offers ‘path’ to avoid lawsuit
The Dallas-based firm believes Keller’s at-large electoral rules and off-cycle election schedule violate part of the Voting ...
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Wicomico to Vote on Agreement with NAACP to Revise Election System
The Wicomico County Council is poised to consider a lawsuit settlement with the National Association for the Advancement of ...
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Alabama teachers seek to halt state law limiting lessons on Black history and civil rights
Alabama educators and advocates want a preliminary injunction against a state law that limits specific classroom discussions ...