Press Releases
Apr 24, 2025
Court Blocks Documentary Proof-of-Citizenship Provision in Voting Executive Order
Federal court ruled that the U.S. Election Assistance Commission must halt implementation of President Trump’s mandate to require documentary proof of citizenship in federal voter registration while case proceeds
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
Court case: League of Women Voters Education Fund v. Trump
Oct 30, 2018
Appeals Court Rules Challenge to Missouri’s Voter ID Law Implementation Can Proceed
ST. LOUIS — An appeals court ruled today that a challenge to the state of Missouri’s failure to provide adequate funds to educate the public and make appropriate preparations t...
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
Court case: Missouri NAACP v. Missouri
Jun 08, 2017
Groups Challenge Missouri Voter ID Law Over Lack of Funding
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The American Civil Liberties Union and the Advancement Project sued Missouri today over its new voter ID law, charging the state failed to provide mandated ...
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
Court case: Missouri NAACP v. Missouri
Aug 26, 2016
ACLU Comment on Appeals Court Action in Wisconsin Voter ID Challenge
CHICAGO — The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit today declined to review a challenge to Wisconsin’s restrictive voter ID law at this time. The American Civil Libert...
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
Apr 12, 2016
Federal Appeals Court Revives Challenge to Wisconsin’s Voter ID Law
CHICAGO – A federal appeals court has directed a lower court to consider the claims of voters who have trouble obtaining identification under Wisconsin’s strict voter ID law.
D...
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
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