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Voter ID is NOT Documentary Proof of Citizenship. Here’s Why That Matters.
Last month, New Hampshire voters headed to the polls only to be turned away or sent home to find their passport or birth certificate. This was the first test of New Hampshire's new documentary proof of citizenship law, which mandates that all first-time voters in the...
The Markup: April 14, 2025
Our weekly insights and analysis of the latest in election law and policy. We’re currently tracking 1556 bills across 49 states.
Trump Executive Order Sends Message to State Allies to Implement Upheaval of Election Laws
President Trump’s March 2025 executive order on elections is a clear directive to the states that he wants them to change their election laws.
The Markup: March 31, 2025
Our weekly insights and analysis of the latest in election law and policy. We’re currently tracking 1445 bills across 49 states.
“Unconstitutional Red Tape”: Voting Rights Lab Responds to Trump Executive Order Power Grab
Our response to President Trump’s executive order seeking to impose restrictions on Americans’ ability to participate in free and fair elections.
Federal Cuts to Election Security Programs Will Make Our Elections Less Secure
The Trump administration ended $10M in federal funding for state-level election security. We explore what this means for elections to come.
There Are Ways to Modernize Our Elections. The SAVE Act Isn’t One of Them.
This post explores the SAVE Act’s consequences for citizens and state election systems, while highlighting the robust checks and balances already in place that ensure only U.S. citizens can vote in federal and statewide elections.
The Markup: September 16, 2024
Welcome to The Markup, our weekly insights and analysis of the latest in election law and policy. SUBSCRIBE TO THE MARKUP We are tracking 1,792 bills so far this session across 44 states and D.C., with 314 bills that restrict voter access or election...
The Markup: Election Legislation Update for Monday, July 15, 2024
We are tracking 1,787 voting and election bills so far this legislative session across 44 states and D.C. 312 active bills restrict voter access or election administration. 890 bills improve voter access or election administration.