Georgia asks federal appeals court to tighten Voting Rights Act
The state of Georgia is seeking another Supreme Court showdown over the Voting Rights Act. The state asked a federal appeals court to interpret the 1965 law in a way that could make it much harder to ...
Georgia voting-rights advocates take redistricting case to federal appellate court
Georgia Solicitor General points to election victories by Sen. Raphael Warnock. Plaintiffs' lawyer argue Warnock's wins were an anomaly.
Senate committee sends former GA Rep. Doug Collins to full vote for VA secretary confirmation
As of Thursday morning, the former House of Representatives member was in the Veterans Committee as part of the confirmation ...
US Senate committee holds hearing on former GA Rep. Doug Collins as new VA Secretary
As of Thursday morning, the former House of Representatives member was in the Veterans Committee as part of the confirmation ...
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Georgia redistricting case over Voting Rights Act weighed by appeals court
The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals wrestled with the role of race in Georgia redistricting in a case over the protections of the Voting Rights Act.
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Governor names Republican attorney to vacated, disputed House seat
Ian Masters, president of the West Virginia Citizens Defense League, has been named to the seat originally won by Joseph de Soto.
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Rights advocates express concerns over human rights issues in Azerbaijan amid systematic abuses
Amnesty International reported severe systematic human rights violations in Azerbaijan on Thursday. The report reflects the lack of improvement and the systemic nature of the abuses, including ...