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The article discusses efforts to restrict voting access in the U.S., particularly through laws requiring proof of citizenship, and highlights historical struggles to expand voting rights to marginalized groups. It criticizes the Trump administration and partisan actors for undermining voting rights and cites specific examples like the SAVE Act and a Michigan ballot initiative that could disenfranchise 21 million voters.

The article urges eligible voters to register by July 20 to participate in the August 18 primary election. It emphasizes the importance of voting for democracy and advises checking registration status if there have been recent moves or name changes.

Beulah Kenny LaBostrie, a longtime president of ACORN, led voter registration drives, fair housing advocacy, and minimum wage campaigns in New Orleans. She opposed privatization efforts and mentored activists post-Hurricane Katrina before her death in 2018 at age 96.

The Supreme Court will consider Arizona voting laws enacted after the 2020 election that require proof of citizenship for voter registration and regular purging of voter rolls. The laws are supported by Trump.

Congress is urging citizens to verify that their names are enrolled in the voters’ list. The appeal aims to ensure accurate voter registration ahead of upcoming elections.

President Donald Trump canceled a bipartisan housing cost bill signing to demand passage of the SAVE America Act, which requires proof of citizenship and photo ID for voting. The SAVE Act lacks Senate support and is based on claims about noncitizen voter fraud, which experts say is rare. Trump's actions have blocked other legislation and may harm GOP midterm prospects.

A federal judge has permanently blocked most of President Donald Trump’s first executive order on elections. The order included provisions requiring people to show documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote.

A federal judge permanently blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from implementing most of his first executive order on elections, which sought to require proof of citizenship for voter registration. The ruling prevents the enforcement of this policy.

President abruptly canceled plans to sign a bipartisan housing cost-reduction bill, demanding Congress approve the Save America Act. The Act would require proof of citizenship for voter registration and limit mail-in voting.

An Ohio voter rights group, the Ohio Organizing Collaborative, denies any wrongdoing after FBI agents searched its offices and homes on June 12. The FBI has not publicly explained its actions, and the group claims the investigation is an attempt to intimidate marginalized communities and suppress voter registration efforts.

American teens are driving less, leading to lower voter registration rates as fewer visit DMVs. Civic groups like The Civics Center and the League of Women Voters are promoting high school registration drives to address this issue. New Hampshire's Open Democracy highlights challenges and adaptations in ensuring youth voter registration.

American teens driving less has led to fewer opportunities for voter registration at DMVs, prompting civic groups like Open Democracy and The Civics Center to adapt with school-based registration drives. Over 7.5 million 16-18-year-olds lack driver’s licenses, and registration rates for 18-year-olds in midterms remain under 30%. Partnerships like The Civics Center and the League of Women Voters aim to increase youth voter registration through state-specific training and toolkits.

Four million Americans will turn 18 in 2026, but less than a third are expected to be registered to vote by November. The article argues for automatic voter registration to ensure these young adults participate in democracy, as current systems exclude them from the electoral process.

American teens driving less is linked to lower voter registration rates, prompting civic groups like The Civics Center and the League of Women Voters to launch initiatives such as high school registration drives. New Hampshire's Open Democracy group highlights challenges and adaptations in ensuring youth voter registration despite declining DMV visits.

FBI agents raided the Cleveland office of the Ohio Organizing Collaborative, a voter registration group, seizing computers and phones. The raid raised concerns about potential crackdowns on voting rights organizations ahead of the midterm elections.

FBI agents searched the office of the Ohio Organizing Collaborative, seizing documents and computer files as part of an investigation into potential voter fraud. The action is linked to the Trump administration's efforts related to election operations and occurs in Ohio, a state with contested races for governor and U.S. Senate.

FBI agents searched the Cleveland office of the Ohio Organizing Collaborative, a voter registration group, seizing documents and questioning staff. The investigation, linked to the Trump administration, examines potential voter fraud allegations, with agents also visiting homes of associated individuals. The Justice Department has pursued similar probes in other states.

Texas has taken over voter registration in Val Verde County due to ongoing struggles with the registration process. A cyclist was photographed in downtown Del Rio on Aug. 21, 2024.

New videos from Skid Row show homeless individuals claiming they were offered money to vote. The footage highlights concerns about voter registration practices.

The U.S. Senate rejected an amendment to incorporate the SAVE America Act into an immigration bill, blocking efforts to impose voting restrictions. The act would require voters to provide proof of citizenship and show photo ID when registering to vote, a proposal opposed by Democrats, voting rights groups, and some Republican senators who argued it could disenfranchise voters.

The article provides a last-minute guide for addressing election day challenges in California's 2026 primary election, including steps for voters who forgot to register, need to locate a voting center, or are unsure about the latest time to vote.

The article provides a guide for voters on how to register, check their status, and find voting locations for California's 2026 primary election. It emphasizes last-minute preparations and key deadlines for participation.

The article provides a guide for voters on how to participate in California's 2026 primary election, including voter registration, checking registration status, and locating voting sites.

A Louisiana congressional redistricting bill, which aims to eliminate one of the state's majority-Black districts, advanced through the House and Governmental Affairs Committee in a party-line vote. Lawmakers are urged to verify the accuracy of population and voter registration data used to justify the map before final passage, as concerns about racial and partisan impacts persist.

President Donald Trump continues to push for passage of the SAVE America Act, which requires proof of citizenship and photo ID for voting, after it stalled in the Senate. Democrats and voting rights groups oppose the bill, warning it could disenfranchise voters. Senate Republicans and House members are debating strategies to advance the legislation despite opposition.

A federal judge dismissed the Department of Justice's lawsuit against Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, which sought access to the state’s voter registration list. Judge Susan Brnovich ruled that the list is not subject to federal law under the circumstances outlined.

Tens of thousands of voters in West Virginia have switched party affiliations since early 2024, with over 16,900 Democrats registering as Republicans and 20,000 unaffiliated voters joining the GOP. The shifts, reported by Secretary of State Kris Warner, reflect a broader political realignment as the state prepares for its May 12 primary election under a closed primary system.