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Jonathan Diaz @jonathandiaz.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

This SCOTUS decision means states can use more unreliable and incomplete federal data sources to individually check voters' citizenship status. But the NVRA still prohibits mass voter registration purges during the 90 days before a federal election (we are 39 days away today).

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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Incredible. First Secretary Mullin claimed that DHS had identified 15,903 noncitizens on Nevada’s voter roll. Then DHS officials told a skeptical Nevada, no no no, that’s just people we flagged. Here are the names of 185 people we KNOW aren’t citizens. All 185 were citizens. DHS got 100% wrong.

When the Department of Homeland Security sent Nevada a list of 185 names last month that it claimed identified noncitizens who had been improperly allowed to register to vote, state election officials got to work.
On Tuesday, the state sent a strongly worded rebuke to the federal government: Every single person on the list was a lawful citizen.
"As for the 185 individuals, our records indicate that they were citizens," Greg D. Ott, a deputy attorney general in Nevada, wrote, according to a copy of a letter sent to Department of Homeland Security officials obtained through open records requests.
"You have provided nothing of substance to suggest otherwise."

Following the meeting, Ms. Vogt sent a clarifying email to Nevada officials. "I also wanted to be sure I clarified that we did not reduce the 15,903 to 185," she wrote. "We've manually reviewed some of the 15,903 and confirmed 185 are not U.S. Citizens."
Now, Nevada officials are saying even that 185 number is wrong. They also took issue with a letter D.H.S. sent them in early September, in which the agency reiterated its initial claims about nearly 16,000 noncitizens on the rolls and pressured state officials to review each case in a letter to Nevada officials in early September.

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Campaign Legal Center @campaignlegal.org · 15/09/2026

You may have heard that the Department of Justice plans to send as many as 1,000 election monitors to the polls this year. Safeguards already exist to protect voters, but Congress must still strengthen those rules to secure our elections.

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Everything You Need to Know About DOJ Election Monitors

The U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) election observation program — once a behind-the-scenes effort with a record of nonpartisan success — has made headlines during the 2026 midterm primaries becaus...

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National Voter Registration Day @natlvoterregday.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Rise, shine, & register! 🗽 #NationalVoterRegistrationDay 2026 is FINALLY here & the grand celebration of this 250 year old democracy can officially commence! We've got 1 day to get every eligible American #VoteReady for the midterms: let's get to it! 🇺🇸 bit.ly/2026nvrdreg

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Campaign Legal Center @campaignlegal.org · 15/09/2026

BREAKING: In a victory for voters across the country, the U.S. Supreme Court has refused the Trump administration’s request to allow the USPS to implement illegal mail voting restrictions ahead of the midterms. Mail voting remains safe, secure and unchanged. 1/

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Steve Vladeck @stevevladeck.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Among other things, this means that, even if #SCOTUS *grants* a stay of Judge Talwani’s earlier injunction against the USPS rule (which seems increasingly unlikely), the rule would *still* not go into effect; the Court would have to freeze *this* injunction, too.

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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

BREAKING: Judge Carl Nichols, a Trump appointee sitting in DC, issues a preliminary injunction blocking the entire U.S. Postal Service mail ballot rule. Order: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us... (Key portions of the rule were blocked by Judge Talwani in federal court in Massachusetts.)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
DSCC, et al.,
Plaintiffs,
v.
DONALD J. TRUMP, in his official capacity as President of the United States, et al.,
Defendants.
Civil Action No. 26-cv-01114 (CJN)
LEAGUE OF UNITED LATIN AMERICAN
CITIZENS, et al.,
Plaintiffs,
v.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE
PRESIDENT, et al.,
Defendants.
Civil Action No. 26-cv-01132 (CJN)
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE, et al.,
Plaintiffs,
V.
DONALD J. TRUMP, in his official capacity as President of the United States, et al.,
Defendants.
Civil Action No. 26-cv-01151 (CJN)

ORDER
For the reasons stated in the accompanying Memorandum Opinion, it is hereby ORDERED that DSCC Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for a Preliminary Injunction,
ECF 163, is GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART'; and it is further
ORDERED that LULAC Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for a Preliminary Injunction, ECF
ECF 171, is GRANTED; and it is further
ORDERED that NAACP Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for a Preliminary Injunction, ECF
172, is GRANTED; and it is further
ORDERED that the United States Postal Service is preliminarily enjoined from
implementing and enforcing the Final Rule it published on August 21, see Ballot Mail for Federal
Elections, 91 Fed. Reg. 54,966 (Aug. 26, 2026).
DATE: September 13, 2026
'ARL. NICHOL
United States District Judge
' The Court denies only the portion of the Motion that seeks to preliminarily enjoin Section 3 of the Executive Order.

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Campaign Legal Center @campaignlegal.org · 11/09/2026

We just filed a major lawsuit against DHS for unconstitutionally retaliating against people for lawfully recording immigration agents in public. "This is a top-down policy of retaliation and it needs to be addressed as such," says CLC’s @danilang-votes.bsky.social.

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Lawsuit challenges intimidation of DHS observers across the country

The sweeping lawsuit brought by Common Cause argues federal agencies are illegally surveilling and intimidating people who try to peacefully observe federal immigration enforcement activity.

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Jonathan Diaz @jonathandiaz.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

McClatchy gutted the reporting staff of a historic, Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper covering one of America’s most significant metros so that they could commit more fully to their focus on clickbait slop

McClatchy, the owner of the Miami Herald, laid off 20 journalists and eliminated 10 vacant positions. They got rid of their coverage of the city of Miami and city of Miami Beach so that instead they could publish clickbait slop about reality TV.

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Campaign Legal Center @campaignlegal.org · 09/09/2026

The U.S. Postal Service’s illegal mail ballot restrictions cannot be implemented before the November midterm elections. Point blank. Any attempt to implement this rule would result in chaos and countless voters being disenfranchised.

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Jonathan Diaz @jonathandiaz.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

If I survive this election for one reason, it's this

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Campaign Legal Center @campaignlegal.org · 04/09/2026

The court extensively cited the expert report we submitted from a mail voting expert who concluded that “[n]one of the Rule’s requirements can feasibly be implemented before the November 3, 2026 General Election.” 4/ campaignlegal.org/press-releas...

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Federal Judge Blocks Unlawful New USPS Rule on Mail Voting

BOSTON — Today, a federal judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts issued a new order blocking the United States Postal Service (USPS) rule that would have implemented last-...

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Campaign Legal Center @campaignlegal.org · 04/09/2026

BREAKING: A federal judge issued a new order BLOCKING the U.S. Postal Service's illegal mail voting rule that would have had disastrous impacts on both voters and election administrators. This ruling is a win for the millions of voters who rely on mail voting. 1/

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Jonathan Diaz @jonathandiaz.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

This is what it all boils down to.

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Jonathan Diaz @jonathandiaz.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Key excerpts from Judge Talwani's order summarizing the expert testimony of Tammy Patrick, submitted by my colleagues at @campaignlegal.org and @democracydefendersfund.org on behalf of our plaintiffs in a related case in DC. It would be literally impossible for USPS to do this before the midterms.

Excerpts from the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts's order granting a preliminary injunction to block the implementation of a new USPS rule that would have illegally introduced chaos and mass disenfranchisement into the nation's mail voting system 60 days before the midterm elections.

In this excerpt, the court summarizes the written testimony of Tammy Patrick, a mail voting and election administration expert, who concluded that "none of the Rule's requirements can feasibly be implemented before the November 3, 2026 election" in any state.

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Campaign Legal Center @campaignlegal.org · 02/09/2026

As our expert report states, any implementation of President Trump's mail voting executive order would cause "confusion and irreparable harm" to election officials and voters. Read the full report: campaignlegal.org/document/dec...

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 02/09/2026

DHS failed to back up its claims about noncitizens on voter rolls, and is doubling down by announcing more (sham) investigations. Let's be clear: this is another attempt to undermine public confidence in elections. The truth: only U.S. citizens vote in our elections. Repost to spread the word.

DHS data on noncitizen voters in Nevada is disputed. Initially estimated at 15,903, the revised estimate is 185. Verified noncitizens = 0 because DHS refuses to provide matching data and methodology on the list of 185 voters making verification of claims impossible.

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Justin Levitt @justinlevitt.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Quick reality check: If Trump declared a national security emergency and said that it required every parent to rename their first-born child "Donald" ... would you rename your kid? No? Hm. Perhaps the plan's not as bulletproof as the nation's most prominent grifters want it to seem.

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Alex Zalben @azalben.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Here's the official announcement of Parton's passing from her reps, along with the request that in lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com

NASHVILLE, TN (August 25, 2026) – Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.

Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 – 2000).

A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact.

At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging @DollyParton or by leaving a message at www.dollyparton.com.

In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com.

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Jonathan Diaz @jonathandiaz.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

No matter when, it would have been too soon. RIP to a national treasure.

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Steve Vladeck @stevevladeck.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

I wrote this too quickly, but here’s my very brief explainer for “One First” on why this afternoon’s #SCOTUS ruling is problematic, but not (yet) an existential threat to mail-in voting in the midterms: www.stevevladeck.com/p/246-making...

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246. Making Sense of the Mail-in Ballots Ruling

The Supreme Court’s grant of a stay in one of the mail-in ballot cases is deeply wrong, but it’s also not the main event over whether Trump’s patently unlawful executive order can take effect.

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Jonathan Diaz @jonathandiaz.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

The Court's ruling was based entirely on ripeness--essentially, they just said that the district court acted too soon when it issued an order blocking implementation of the EO. SCOTUS did NOT say that the EO is constitutional or lawful--and litigation on those questions is still ongoing.

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Steve Vladeck @stevevladeck.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

And as soon as tomorrow, Judge Talwani may also issue a TRO against the new rule the USPS issued Friday night to implement the EO. In other words, this is a small win for the Trump administration, but *not* a ruling that fully clears the way for Trump to mess with mail-in ballots come November.

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Steve Vladeck @stevevladeck.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

#BREAKING: Over dissents from the three Dem. appointees, #SCOTUS has *granted* the Trump administration’s request to freeze a district court injunction that had blocked the mail-in ballots executive order. But Trump’s EO remains blocked by a different injunction in a different case—at least for now:

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Ben Raderstorf @raders.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

A reminder on the USPS case: Absolutely nothing being litigated so far is on the merits — it's all procedural questions still. That doesn't mean this isn't bizarre and alarming that SCOTUS did this, but it does *NOT* mean that Trump's attempt to blow up vote-by-mail is legal and will succeed.

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James Hell Brooks @kleinman.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

You're telling me a deeply personalist foreign policy is inherently chaotic and unstable, something that our founders understood when they implemented a government that contained checks and balances on executive power?

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 13/08/2026

Election certification is *mandatory* and codified into law to protect election outcomes. Our updated guides outline the safeguards meant to protect against threats or delays to election certification. Read the guides created w/@allvotingislocal.bsky.social, @brennancenter.org & @campaignlegal.org

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Election certification, explained

Election certification is the process through which the canvass – the process of ensuring that every ballot is accounted for – is concluded.

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Campaign Legal Center @campaignlegal.org · 11/08/2026

Who actually runs elections in the United States? Elections are administered at the state and local levels, with election workers in your local community really running the show. The federal government doesn't play much of a role. Campaign Legal Center's Jonathan Diaz explains.

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Jonathan Diaz @jonathandiaz.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

On top of everything else, this is just so pathetic. What fragile little egos these people have. It can be kind of hard to convince people that a history museum is cool, but I think a big sign outside saying that President Big Baby is afraid of the information inside might do the trick.

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Campaign Legal Center @campaignlegal.org · 20/07/2026

The House is set to vote this week on the so-called “Stop Insider Trading Act” and "Voter ID Act," two bad bills that would undermine our democracy. Congress should reject both of them. Here's what you need to know.🧵

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Jonathan Diaz @jonathandiaz.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

SANGRIA Y JAMÓN FOR EVERYONE SIESTAS FOREVER VIVA ESPAÑA Y VIVA LA ROJA

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Jonathan Diaz @jonathandiaz.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Shakira and the Electric Mayhem go on tour I’m begging you

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Justin Levitt @justinlevitt.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Hi. You’ve heard the President lie about elections before. It’s a travesty, but the sun came up, people voted, winners took seats, etc. He’ll probably lie about elections again. And it’s not likely tomorrow’s the last time. Breathe. It is, and always has been, in voters’ hands.

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Jonathan Diaz @jonathandiaz.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

The EAC was designed as a bipartisan agency to provide resources and support to state and local election officials. The President (still) has no authority over election administration, and firing the EAC Commissioners does not change that.

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Brian Phillips @brianphillips.lol · 07/07/2026

I am beyond the point of wanting to abolish VAR and approaching the point of wanting to arrest every VAR official and imprison them in a medieval tower

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Annelise @mxannelise.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

352 days to the start of the World Cup

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