Defending Democracy with Marc Elias29 Apr

BREAKING: Supreme Court GUTS the Voting Rights Act

BREAKING: The U.S. Supreme Court just kneecapped the Voting Rights Act (VRA), a landmark civil rights law that restricted racial gerrymandering and racial discrimination in voting. Marc Elias is joined by Legal Content Editor Ashley Cleaves to break down the implications of this ruling and the impact it will have on voter representation.

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The Supreme Court Just Went on Break. Here's Why We Can't.

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24 Jun 14min

Even Trump's Own Judges Keep Ruling Against Him on Voter Data

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22 Jun 25min

Is Trump Really Just a Mob Boss? | Former U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade

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