Virginia Democrats advance efforts to protect abortion, voting rights, marriage equality
Democratic lawmakers who wield control of the Virginia Legislature are hoping to make good on promises made on the campaign trail, including becoming the first Southern state to expand constitutional
Judge strikes down New York Voting Rights Act, citing equal protection concerns
New York State Supreme Court Judge Maria Vazquez-Doles struck down the John Lewis Voting Rights Act of New York, ruling that voter protections for minority groups represent unequal treatment from the state,
Va. House panel advances amendments on abortion rights, marriage equality and voting rights
A Democratic-led House of Delegates panel on Wednesday advanced three proposed constitutional amendments, including a revised measure seeking to enshrine abortion rights in the state’s highest law. The new proposal would also require third-trimester abortions to be approved by one doctor instead of three,
Va. constitutional amendments on abortion, marriage and voting advance
Launching the multi-year process to change the state constitution, a state House committee on Wednesday passed three resolutions that the full House will take up in January.
Va. House panel votes on party lines to protect reproductive rights in state constitution
In a partisan vote, the House Privileges & Elections Committee advanced a bill to constitutionalize reproductive rights including abortion in Virginia
Va. lawmakers advance amendments on abortion, voting rights, same-sex marriage
Va. lawmakers advance amendments on abortion, voting rights, same-sex marriage
Virginia Democrats advance constitutional amendment to enshrine abortion rights
The Democratic-controlled Virginia General Assembly is moving forward with plans to amend the state constitution to protect reproductive rights, including abortion.
Virginia Democrats advance controversial abortion, voting constitutional amendments
The committee heard from dozens who support and oppose measures to add a state right to abortion and reproductive health services.
Virginia Democrats are moving forward with plans to enshrine abortion rights in constitution
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Ohio AG Yost allows voting amendment to proceed, other proposals might not be far behind
Last week, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost allowed a state constitutional amendment to go forward after previously rejecting ...
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New York’s Voting Rights Act faces uncertain fate after judge strikes down law
A judge ruled that the entire New York Voting Rights Act was unconstitutional because it provides “enhanced rights” for ...
New York Judge Strikes Down State Voting-Rights Law for Emphasizing Rights of Minority Voters
The judge ruled that the law is unconstitutional because it protects certain minority groups from discrimination when it ...
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ACLU Urges House to Kill Bill that Could Give Trump Admin Power to Crush Dissent and Go After Political Enemies
Under H.R. 9495, any tax-exempt organization that criticizes the government could have its status stripped away arbitrarily ...
Judge strikes down New York law intended to protect minority groups’ voting power
A judge has struck down a state law that made it easier for New Yorkers to sue over electoral divisions and voting rules that ...
House Fast-Tracks Bill That Would Give Trump Power to Target Nonprofits
New legislation could give Donald Trump unprecedented power to go after nonprofit organizations he disagrees with.
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8 Massachusetts cities will be monitored for compliance with federal voting rights laws
The feds will be monitoring eight Bay State cities for compliance with federal voting rights laws on Tuesday, according to ...
Despite concerns about ACA and reproductive rights, health care was not a voting issue: Experts
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