Rep. Sanford Bishop

Georgia lawmakers are preparing for a special session to redraw congressional and state legislative district maps following a U.S. Supreme Court decision impacting the Voting Rights Act. Black legislators express concerns about potential displacement as GOP leadership may seek to maximize political gains, with legal battles over previous map redraws still pending.

Georgia lawmakers are preparing for potential losses as the state legislature convenes a special session to redraw political maps following a U.S. Supreme Court decision impacting the Voting Rights Act. Black legislators, including State Sen. Nikki Merritt, express concerns about being displaced or placed in unfavorable districts, with legal battles over previous maps still ongoing.

Congress is considering reducing funding for the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, which supports election security, despite claims by President Donald Trump and Republican allies of needing stricter voting rules. Funding for election security grants has declined significantly since 2018, with recent years allocating amounts far below earlier levels.

Congress is considering further cuts to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission's election security grants, which have already declined significantly since 2020. President Trump and Republican allies advocate for voting restrictions like proof of citizenship requirements, while critics argue insufficient funding jeopardizes election security.

Congress is considering further cuts to election security funding despite claims of insufficient resources, as President Donald Trump and Republican allies push for restrictive voting laws. The U.S. Election Assistance Commission's grant program has seen significant budget reductions since 2020, with funding dropping to $45 million in 2025, while the SAVE America Act faces Senate opposition.

Congress is debating cuts to election security funding amid demands from President Donald Trump and Republican allies for new voting restrictions. The U.S. Election Assistance Commission, which provides grants for election security, faces reduced annual funding, with House Republicans advocating for further reductions. The Senate has stalled the SAVE America Act, a bill requiring voter ID and citizenship proof, despite claims of widespread election fraud without evidence.

Congress is considering further cuts to election security funding for states, despite claims of insufficient resources. The U.S. Election Assistance Commission's grant program has seen declining funding, with $45 million allocated for 2025, while Republican lawmakers push for voting restrictions like proof of citizenship requirements. The SAVE America Act, supported by President Donald Trump, faces Senate opposition.

Congress is considering reducing election security funding despite calls for increased support, while President Trump and Republicans push for voting restrictions like requiring proof of citizenship. The U.S. Election Assistance Commission's budget has significantly decreased since 2018, with current allocations much lower than past years.

Congress is considering further cuts to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission's election security grant program, which has seen declining funding since 2018. President Donald Trump and Republican allies advocate for voting restrictions, such as requiring proof of citizenship, while the EAC's budget remains significantly lower than in previous years.

Congress is considering further cuts to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission's election security grants, which have already declined significantly since 2018. President Donald Trump and Republican allies advocate for voting restrictions like requiring proof of citizenship to register, while critics argue insufficient funding jeopardizes election security. The House passed the SAVE America Act, which imposes new voting requirements, but it remains stalled in the Senate.