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The Senate version of the new SAVE Act would require Americans to produce documents like a passport or birth certificate not just to register, but every time they vote. Tell your senators to stop this attack on the freedom to vote:
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February 9, 2026 at 12:03 AM
The Senate version of the new SAVE Act would require Americans to produce documents like a passport or birth certificate not just to register, but every time they vote. Tell your senators to stop this attack on the freedom to vote:
bit.ly/4tmVIor
bit.ly/4tmVIor
So far, two federal courts have blocked the Trump administration’s attempts to get voter roll data from states. Here’s what’s behind the administration’s efforts:
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bit.ly/49HOmCY
Trump Administration Has Sued More than 20 States for Refusing to Turn Over Voter Files
The Justice Department’s attempts to collect sensitive voter information are part of a plan to interfere with elections.
www.brennancenter.org
February 8, 2026 at 10:29 PM
So far, two federal courts have blocked the Trump administration’s attempts to get voter roll data from states. Here’s what’s behind the administration’s efforts:
bit.ly/49HOmCY
bit.ly/49HOmCY
The $305 million raised by the main super PAC supporting President Trump comes almost entirely from megadonors: 96% of its funds are from donors giving $1 million or more.
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Pro-Trump Super PAC Raises Record-Breaking $305 Million
MAGA Inc. has relied on multimillion-dollar donors to raise an unprecedented amount in support of a lame duck president.
www.brennancenter.org
February 8, 2026 at 9:02 PM
The $305 million raised by the main super PAC supporting President Trump comes almost entirely from megadonors: 96% of its funds are from donors giving $1 million or more.
bit.ly/4t8PBDU
bit.ly/4t8PBDU
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The WSJ is right to disparage Trump's suggestion that Republicans "nationalize" elections, and completely wrong to equate that abuse with congressional efforts to pass national election laws. This distinction is important. /1 www.wsj.com/opinion/dona...
Opinion | Trump’s Call to ‘Nationalize’ Voting
Do Democrats now see the constitutional wisdom of federalism?
www.wsj.com
February 8, 2026 at 8:29 PM
The WSJ is right to disparage Trump's suggestion that Republicans "nationalize" elections, and completely wrong to equate that abuse with congressional efforts to pass national election laws. This distinction is important. /1 www.wsj.com/opinion/dona...
The Trump administration stepped up its election interference plans by raiding Fulton County’s election offices last week. Here’s what you need to know:
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Trump Administration Escalates Election Meddling by Seizing 2020 Voting Records in Georgia
All who care about election integrity should demand answers about the FBI’s unprecedented raid of Fulton County election offices.
www.brennancenter.org
February 8, 2026 at 8:34 PM
The Trump administration stepped up its election interference plans by raiding Fulton County’s election offices last week. Here’s what you need to know:
bit.ly/45KDIKw
bit.ly/45KDIKw
Congress should once again reject the SAVE Act. Tell your senators to stop this attack on the freedom to vote: bit.ly/4tmVIor
February 8, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Congress should once again reject the SAVE Act. Tell your senators to stop this attack on the freedom to vote: bit.ly/4tmVIor
Florida’s high court will hear a case Wednesday involving charges against one of 20 people with past felony convictions who were confused about their eligibility and mistakenly voted. A ruling for the state would permit future governors to weaponize prosecutions for political ends.
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Florida High Court to Hear Arguments in Politicized “Voter Fraud” Case
The case challenges Gov. Ron DeSantis’s prosecutions of people with felony convictions who thought they were eligible to vote.
www.brennancenter.org
February 8, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Florida’s high court will hear a case Wednesday involving charges against one of 20 people with past felony convictions who were confused about their eligibility and mistakenly voted. A ruling for the state would permit future governors to weaponize prosecutions for political ends.
bit.ly/4rsBp78
bit.ly/4rsBp78
The SAVE Act is part of the Trump administration’s agenda to sow distrust in elections, undermine election administration, and discourage Americans from making their voices heard. bit.ly/4rA2p4R
New SAVE Act Bills Would Still Block Millions of Americans From Voting
The “show your papers” requirement is an attack on the freedom to vote.
www.brennancenter.org
February 8, 2026 at 6:13 PM
The SAVE Act is part of the Trump administration’s agenda to sow distrust in elections, undermine election administration, and discourage Americans from making their voices heard. bit.ly/4rA2p4R
Lawmakers renewed their push to pass the SAVE Act, which would block millions of Americans from voting. It failed before — and it must fail again. Tell your senators to stop this attack on the freedom to vote: bit.ly/4tmVIor
Tell Your Senators: Reject the SAVE Act
The SAVE Act could block millions of American citizens from voting.
secure.brennancenter.org
February 8, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Lawmakers renewed their push to pass the SAVE Act, which would block millions of Americans from voting. It failed before — and it must fail again. Tell your senators to stop this attack on the freedom to vote: bit.ly/4tmVIor
Ahead of the midterms, “election officials are doing what they always do, which is preparing furiously to ensure free and fair elections and planning for every possible disruption that might come their way,” @wendyweiser.bsky.social tells npr.org. www.npr.org/2026/02/07/n...
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February 8, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Ahead of the midterms, “election officials are doing what they always do, which is preparing furiously to ensure free and fair elections and planning for every possible disruption that might come their way,” @wendyweiser.bsky.social tells npr.org. www.npr.org/2026/02/07/n...
Author and scholar Marc Dunkelman discusses his new book Why Nothing Works, arguing that progressive efforts to constrain authority and make processes more democratic have left many parts of government unresponsive and unable to function. Listen to The Briefing with Michael Waldman. apple.co/3NXWg3J
Why Nothing Works (with Marc Dunkelman)
Our government can often be defined by inefficiency and gridlock. We see big promises but inadequate action on many issues Americans care about, from health car
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February 8, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Author and scholar Marc Dunkelman discusses his new book Why Nothing Works, arguing that progressive efforts to constrain authority and make processes more democratic have left many parts of government unresponsive and unable to function. Listen to The Briefing with Michael Waldman. apple.co/3NXWg3J
The SAVE Act would block millions of American citizens from voting by effectively requiring a passport or birth certificate to register to vote. More than 21 million Americans lack ready access to those documents. bit.ly/4qS8wBr
The Bad Voting Bill that Refuses to Die
The SAVE Act would stop millions of eligible Americans from voting.
www.brennancenter.org
February 8, 2026 at 2:03 PM
The SAVE Act would block millions of American citizens from voting by effectively requiring a passport or birth certificate to register to vote. More than 21 million Americans lack ready access to those documents. bit.ly/4qS8wBr
A confidential document reveals both the Trump administration’s plans to interfere with the states’ authority to run elections and how dangerously insecure the sensitive data will be in the department’s hands. bit.ly/46tX4nd
“Confidential” Agreements Show Trump Administration’s Plans for States’ Voter Data
At least 10 states have handed over their full voter files to the Justice Department.
www.brennancenter.org
February 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM
A confidential document reveals both the Trump administration’s plans to interfere with the states’ authority to run elections and how dangerously insecure the sensitive data will be in the department’s hands. bit.ly/46tX4nd
We should not be waiting for the next shoe to drop… There is a full-blown effort to seize control of our elections and lay the groundwork for interference,” @wendyweiser.bsky.social told The Guardian. Read it here: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Alarm bells sound over Trump’s ‘take over the voting’ call
Democracy experts say there is little doubt about president’s desire to interfere in elections this November
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 11:38 PM
We should not be waiting for the next shoe to drop… There is a full-blown effort to seize control of our elections and lay the groundwork for interference,” @wendyweiser.bsky.social told The Guardian. Read it here: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Lawmakers renewed their push to pass the SAVE Act, which would block millions of Americans from voting. It failed before — and it must fail again. Tell your senators to stop this attack on the freedom to vote:
bit.ly/4tmVIor
bit.ly/4tmVIor
February 7, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Lawmakers renewed their push to pass the SAVE Act, which would block millions of Americans from voting. It failed before — and it must fail again. Tell your senators to stop this attack on the freedom to vote:
bit.ly/4tmVIor
bit.ly/4tmVIor
States, not the federal government, have the authority to run elections, including maintaining accurate voter rolls. The Trump administration’s aggressive efforts to access voter files is a clear attempt to take that power away.
bit.ly/49HOmCY
bit.ly/49HOmCY
Trump Administration Has Sued More than 20 States for Refusing to Turn Over Voter Files
The Justice Department’s attempts to collect sensitive voter information are part of a plan to interfere with elections.
www.brennancenter.org
February 7, 2026 at 10:28 PM
States, not the federal government, have the authority to run elections, including maintaining accurate voter rolls. The Trump administration’s aggressive efforts to access voter files is a clear attempt to take that power away.
bit.ly/49HOmCY
bit.ly/49HOmCY
MAGA Inc., the main super PAC supporting President Trump, has raised an unprecedented sum. It's especially striking since Trump is barred from running for reelection.
bit.ly/4t8PBDU
bit.ly/4t8PBDU
Pro-Trump Super PAC Raises Record-Breaking $305 Million
MAGA Inc. has relied on multimillion-dollar donors to raise an unprecedented amount in support of a lame duck president.
www.brennancenter.org
February 7, 2026 at 9:03 PM
MAGA Inc., the main super PAC supporting President Trump, has raised an unprecedented sum. It's especially striking since Trump is barred from running for reelection.
bit.ly/4t8PBDU
bit.ly/4t8PBDU
The Trump administration is demanding states’ voter rolls — information that election deniers could use to undermine trust in the election system. bit.ly/46tX4nd
“Confidential” Agreements Show Trump Administration’s Plans for States’ Voter Data
At least 10 states have handed over their full voter files to the Justice Department.
www.brennancenter.org
February 7, 2026 at 9:00 PM
The Trump administration is demanding states’ voter rolls — information that election deniers could use to undermine trust in the election system. bit.ly/46tX4nd
The SAVE Act failed to pass last year because of nationwide public opposition. Now it’s back, and Congress should reject it again. Add your voice: bit.ly/4tmVIor
February 7, 2026 at 8:22 PM
The SAVE Act failed to pass last year because of nationwide public opposition. Now it’s back, and Congress should reject it again. Add your voice: bit.ly/4tmVIor
The Florida Supreme Court has a chance to reject the state’s effort to weaponize law enforcement for political ends. bit.ly/4rsBp78
Florida High Court to Hear Arguments in Politicized “Voter Fraud” Case
The case challenges Gov. Ron DeSantis’s prosecutions of people with felony convictions who thought they were eligible to vote.
www.brennancenter.org
February 7, 2026 at 7:15 PM
The Florida Supreme Court has a chance to reject the state’s effort to weaponize law enforcement for political ends. bit.ly/4rsBp78
The SAVE Act would require American citizens to show documents like a passport or birth certificate to register to vote. Our research shows that more than 21 million Americans lack ready access to those documents. bit.ly/4rA2p4R
New SAVE Act Bills Would Still Block Millions of Americans From Voting
The “show your papers” requirement is an attack on the freedom to vote.
www.brennancenter.org
February 7, 2026 at 6:13 PM
The SAVE Act would require American citizens to show documents like a passport or birth certificate to register to vote. Our research shows that more than 21 million Americans lack ready access to those documents. bit.ly/4rA2p4R
Undoing prison gerrymandering is a crucial step toward ensuring equitable political representation. Our latest study of 11 states assesses how this practice distorts state lower-house maps, disproportionately affecting political representation in urban communities of color. bit.ly/4akENKl
Prison Gerrymandering Distorts Representation
Counting incarcerated people at their homes rather than prisons could result in additional state house seats for some urban communities of color.
www.brennancenter.org
February 7, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Undoing prison gerrymandering is a crucial step toward ensuring equitable political representation. Our latest study of 11 states assesses how this practice distorts state lower-house maps, disproportionately affecting political representation in urban communities of color. bit.ly/4akENKl
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We asked key civil rights and immigration experts how to reform DHS, CBP, and ICE—and how Congress can do it.
See what they said:
www.justsecurity.org/130972/exper...
From Sam Trepel, @mjschlanger.bsky.social, @margyoh.bsky.social , rlevinsonwaldman.bsky.social, & @hannahajames.bsky.social
See what they said:
www.justsecurity.org/130972/exper...
From Sam Trepel, @mjschlanger.bsky.social, @margyoh.bsky.social , rlevinsonwaldman.bsky.social, & @hannahajames.bsky.social
Expert Survey on DHS, CBP, and ICE Reforms
Experts detail targeted reforms and legislative pathways Congress could enact to improve ICE and CBP accountability.
www.justsecurity.org
February 7, 2026 at 3:16 PM
We asked key civil rights and immigration experts how to reform DHS, CBP, and ICE—and how Congress can do it.
See what they said:
www.justsecurity.org/130972/exper...
From Sam Trepel, @mjschlanger.bsky.social, @margyoh.bsky.social , rlevinsonwaldman.bsky.social, & @hannahajames.bsky.social
See what they said:
www.justsecurity.org/130972/exper...
From Sam Trepel, @mjschlanger.bsky.social, @margyoh.bsky.social , rlevinsonwaldman.bsky.social, & @hannahajames.bsky.social
“There’s method behind the madness. We’re seeing a full administration-wide strategy to undermine the elections and to undermine trust in the elections.” — @mawaldman.bsky.social joined @velshi.com this morning to discuss Trump's efforts to meddle in the midterms.
February 7, 2026 at 5:26 PM
“There’s method behind the madness. We’re seeing a full administration-wide strategy to undermine the elections and to undermine trust in the elections.” — @mawaldman.bsky.social joined @velshi.com this morning to discuss Trump's efforts to meddle in the midterms.
Last week, lawmakers in both the House and Senate renewed their push to pass the SAVE Act, introducing multiple new versions of this awful bill that could prevent more than 21 million Americans from voting. Tell your senators to stop this attack on the freedom to vote:
bit.ly/4tmVIor
bit.ly/4tmVIor
Tell Your Senators: Reject the SAVE Act
The SAVE Act could block millions of American citizens from voting.
secure.brennancenter.org
February 7, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Last week, lawmakers in both the House and Senate renewed their push to pass the SAVE Act, introducing multiple new versions of this awful bill that could prevent more than 21 million Americans from voting. Tell your senators to stop this attack on the freedom to vote:
bit.ly/4tmVIor
bit.ly/4tmVIor