Who Gets to Vote? SCOTUS, ICE and the 2026 Midterms

How could the Supreme Court’s decisions shape the 2026 midterms? What are the current threats posed by ICE? How can we build communities rooted in connection rather than fear?

Lawyer and Democracy Forward President and CEO Skye Perryman joins Stacey to discuss the Supreme Court cases to watch ahead of opinion season, whether a ruling could come before the midterms in a case involving ICE and polling places, and her new book, Ordinary People, Extraordinary Times, a practical guide to reclaiming our power and taking action during extraordinary times.

Stacey also discusses the freedom of the press or lack thereof, as the White House continues its efforts to reshape the media landscape and what that means for the administration’s broader agenda.

Learn & Do More:

1. BE CURIOUS: Pick up a copy of Skye’s new book, Ordinary People, Extraordinary Times: How to Reclaim Your Power, Fight for Freedom, and Reimagine Democracy, for more practical tips on how to fight back against autocracy.
2. SOLVE PROBLEMS: Visit Democracy Forward to learn more about how to get involved and find educational resources that can help us all learn more in the fight against autocracy.
3. DO GOOD: City Bureau is a civic media lab that designs people-powered journalism practices and supports their local adoption and adaptation across the country. They started the Documenters program, which equips and pays community members to attend local government meetings, distill what matters, and bring actionable information back to their neighbors. Visit Documenters to learn more and sign up to participate.

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