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BREAKING: Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s California Military Seizure, Rules His Actions Were “Illegal” and “Unconstitutional” From: @yuniorarivas.bsky.social

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SCOTUS is letting DOGE access millions of Americans' sensitive data, including Social Security numbers, medical histories and banking information. Here’s what you need to know: www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

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NEW: A federal judge appeared deeply skeptical of the DOJ’s legal defense of Trump federalizing the California National Guard in response to largely peaceful protests in Los Angeles. The judge said he aims to issue an order on the matter today. From: @jaknutson.bsky.social

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Mississippi is asking SCOTUS to uphold its 5-day mail ballot grace period. The RNC wants it struck down, arguing it violates federal law by extending the election. A ruling against MS could gut grace periods nationwide and impact millions of mail voters. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

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A senior official in DHS held a briefing for a far-right anti-voting group today, according to an email sent by the group. The virtual meeting was to discuss how a database run by the department can be used to verify the citizenship status of registered voters.

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A hearing has begun in California on Gov. Gavin Newsom's request to block President Trump's use of military personnel within Los Angeles. Democracy Docket reporter @jaknutson.bsky.social is providing live updates. Follow along below! Background info: www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

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Sen. Booker (D-NJ) and other senators took to the floor to express their outrage at their colleague Sen. Padilla being forcibly removed and handcuffed at DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s press conference in Los Angeles.

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SCOOP: A senior DHS official joined a meeting of a far-right anti-voting group led by Cleta Mitchell to discuss how a department database can be used to verify the citizenship status of registered voters. From: @mattdcohen.bsky.social‬

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BREAKING: Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) was forcibly removed in handcuffs from a press conference in Los Angeles after attempting to ask Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem questions.

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The new top voting lawyer at the Department of Justice was until recently an attorney and activist for a leading anti-voting group that has worked for years to spread fear about illegal voting and press election officials to tighten voting rules. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

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California Sen. Alex Padilla was just forcibly removed from a DHS press conference and handcuffed. "I am Senator Alex Padilla. I have questions for the secretary." Video from @Elex_Michaelson on X via Padilla's staff.

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UPDATE: A federal court permits the RNC to join a lawsuit involving Trump’s anti-voting executive order. Republicans are seeking to defend the order from legal challenges filed by voting rights groups and the DNC. Background:

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During a House Oversight Committee hearing today, Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-FL) says calls to arrest California Gov. Gavin Newsom are not just empty threats because Trump knows his biggest opposition is Democratic officials.

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U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.) was indicted on felony charges stemming from an incident stemming from an oversight visit she made to an ICE detention facility last month. McIver called the charges “purely political.” www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

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The Court did not release a decision on Louisiana's congressional map today.

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In a nationally televised address, Gov. Newsom slammed Trump’s immigration raids in LA as an attack on democracy: “The moment we’ve feared has arrived.” www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

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It’s a SCOTUS opinion day! We’ll be watching for a ruling on Louisiana’s congressional map that could weaken the Voting Rights Act’s ability to protect against racial discrimination in redistricting. Background: www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

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It’s a SCOTUS opinion day! We’ll be watching for a ruling on Louisiana’s congressional map that could weaken the Voting Rights Act’s ability to protect against racial discrimination in redistricting. Background: www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

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Here's what's on the docket today: There are proceedings in Michigan in two cases from the RNC pushing to force voter purges and make it easier to reject absentee ballots. Background: Case 1: www.democracydocket.com/cases/michig... Case 2: www.democracydocket.com/cases/michig...

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Tomorrow is an opinion day in the U.S. Supreme Court. We’ll be watching for a ruling on Louisiana’s congressional map that could weaken the Voting Rights Act’s ability to guard against racial discrimination in redistricting. Background: www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

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NEW: As federal agents carry out large-scale raids in Los Angeles, California, Gov. Gavin Newsom called the clash with the Trump administration a battle for our system of popular control, warning, “democracy is under assault before our eyes.” From: @sabrinajacobs.bsky.social‬

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NEW: Trump's federalization of the California National Guard without Gov. Newsom's approval asserts broad powers that could apply to any state. Experts warn that deploying the military in Los Angeles undermines federal law and risks federal overreach. From: @jaknutson.bsky.social‬

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NEW: In 2021, President Biden became the first president to mandate federal agencies register voters, leading to unprecedented voter registration efforts. Fast forward to 2025, Trump's return to the White House quickly undid Biden’s progress. From: @mattdcohen.bsky.social‬

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A group of immigrant rights organizations and defense lawyers sued the Trump administration to block the government from paying El Salvador to imprison hundreds of Venezuelan migrants who were removed from the U.S. earlier this year without due process. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

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Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) was formally indicted Tuesday for attempting to stop ICE agents trying to arrest Newark Mayor Ras Baraka during a congressional oversight visit. She calls the charges “purely political” and says she won’t be intimidated. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

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Six key institutions will determine whether our system of government survives, Democracy Docket founder @MarcElias.bsky.social wrote in yesterday’s members-only newsletter. Upgrade now for the list and access all of Marc’s premium content. newsletters.democracydocket.com/member

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Texas AG Ken Paxton’s crusade against alleged voter fraud has led to the criminal prosecution of six Democratic officials, all Latino, in Frio County, Texas. Civil rights groups say the charges are politically aimed to suppress Latino civic participation. www.democracydocket.com/analysis/tex...

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The Georgia Supreme Court ruled that the GOP-led State Elections Board overstepped its authority by attempting to enact several anti-voting rules before the 2024 election. The blocked rules permitted hand-counting ballots, requiring ID at drop boxes and more.

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A federal judge denied Gov. Newsom’s request Tuesday to immediately block Trump from sending the California National Guard and Marines to aid in Los Angeles ICE raids, but will review the request again on Thursday. Here’s what you need to know: www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

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“As we defend our democracy against our own Department of Justice, I’m saddened for our country — but we cannot afford to run from this moment,” @MarcElias.bsky.official writes. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/the-...

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“My own district includes many of the Black and Brown neighborhoods that are central to our county’s history. Now, it’s being manipulated and packed,” Tarrant County Commissioner Roderick Miles Jr. writes. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/we-w...

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BREAKING: Rep. McIver has been indicted by a federal grand jury for confronting ICE agents during a May oversight visit. She’s accused of “forcibly impeding” federal agents, a charge carrying up to 8 years in prison. McIver says: “I will not be intimidated.” From: @yuniorarivas.bsky.social

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When asked today if California Gov. Gavin Newsom should face legal consequences given the ongoing protests in Los Angeles, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R) said he couldn’t comment on that but suggested the governor "ought to be tarred and feathered." www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

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The Trump administration lost a shocking 96% of rulings in federal district courts last month, according to a recent analysis by Adam Bonica, a professor of political science at Stanford. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

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UPDATE: A federal judge denies Gov. Newsom’s request to immediately block Trump from sending the California National Guard and Marines to aid in Los Angeles ICE raids, but sets a hearing on the matter for Thursday. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

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An anti-voting lawsuit filed Friday is demanding full access to Utah’s voter registration list, including records that are private or classified as protected under state law. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

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NEW: California Gov. Gavin Newsom asks a federal court to issue an emergency order blocking Trump from using the state’s National Guard troops and Marines to aid in ICE raids in Los Angeles. From: @jaknutson.bsky.social‬

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NEW: The Georgia Supreme Court ruled the GOP-led State Election Board overstepped its authority by attempting to impose new rules like hand-counting ballots and requiring voter ID at drop boxes shortly before the 2024 election. From: @mattdcohen.bsky.social‬

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NEW: In a win for voters, a federal court dismissed a right-wing group's challenge to Pennsylvania's voter roll maintenance practices, which sought to disenfranchise over 277,000 voter registrations. The case was dismissed and cannot be refiled. www.democracydocket.com/cases/pennsy...

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California sued President Trump yesterday, accusing him of illegally seizing control of the California National Guard to suppress protests in Los Angeles — without the governor’s consent. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

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In a 6-3 ruling, SCOTUS is letting DOGE access millions of Americans' sensitive data, including Social Security numbers, medical histories and banking information. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

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California is suing the Trump administration over the deployment of the National Guard troops Sunday. State Attorney General Rob Bonta (D) said in a virtual press conference yesterday that the administration went from “zero to 60.” www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

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Texas GOP legislators let a bill requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration die this session. Advocates say it’s because they’re worried about disenfranchising their own voters. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

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Trump has a new plan to undermine judges, and it’s called “court-baiting.” The strategy forces judges to take potentially unpopular decisions that are necessary to protect constitutional principles, then attack them for those decisions. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

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BREAKING: California sues Trump, accusing him of illegally taking control of the state’s National Guard to suppress protests. The lawsuit calls Trump's move unprecedented, unlawful and unconstitutional. From: @yuniorarivas.bsky.social

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Newark Mayor Ras Baraka (D) sued Alina Habba, U.S. attorney for New Jersey, for false arrest, malicious prosecution and defamation stemming from his arrest for protesting the Trump administration's deportation policies. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

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