Voting Section Cases
Natl Coalition on Black Civic Participation v. Wohl
On August 12, 2022, in National Coalition on Black Civic Participation v. Wohl (S.D. N.Y.), the Department filed a statement of interest under Section 11(b) of the Voting Rights Act.
United States v. State of Arizona
On July 5, 2022, the Department filed a complaint against the State of Arizona. The complaint alleges that House Bill 2492 (2022) violates Section 6 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1995 by requiring that applicants produce documentary proof of citizenship before they can vote in presidential elections or vote by mail in any federal election when they register to vote using the uniform federal registration form created by the NVRA. The complaint also contends that it violates Section 101 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by requiring election officials to reject voter registration forms based on errors or omissions that are not material to establishing a voter’s eligibility to cast a ballot.
United States and the State of Alaska
On June 13, 2022, the Department entered into an out-of-court agreement with the State of Alaska to ensure compliance with Section 5 of the NVRA that requires it to provide voter registration opportunities in driver license transactions.
Turtle Mountain v. Jaeger
On May 20, 2022, in Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians v. Jaeger, the Department filed a statement of interest under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Rosebud Sioux Tribe v. Barnett
On April 25, 2022, in Rosebud Sioux Tribe v. Barnett, the Department filed a statement of interest under the National Voter Registration Act.
United States v. Galveston County, TX
On March 24, 2022, in United States v. Galveston County, Texas, the Department filed a complaint under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act challenging the county’s 2021 redistricting plan for its commissioners court.
United States and the State of Ohio
On March 18, 2022, the Department entered into an agreement with the State of Ohio concerning compliance with the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act for the May 3, 2022, primary election.
Arkansas State Conference NAACP v. Arkansas State Board of Apportionment
On January 28, 2022, in Arkansas State Conference NAACP v. Arkansas State Board of Apportionment, the Department filed a statement of interest under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act
United States v. State of Texas
On December 6, 2021, in United States v. Texas, the Department filed a complaint under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act challenging the State’s 2021 redistricting plans for the Texas congressional delegation and the Texas House of Representatives.
Florida State Conference of the NAACP v. Lee
On December 1, 2021, in Florida State Conference of the NAACP v. Lee, the Department filed a statement of interest under Sections 2 and 208 of the Voting Rights Act concerning Senate Bill 90.
LULAC v. Abbott
On November 30, 2021, in LULAC v. Abbott, the Department filed a statement of interest under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act concerning redistricting legislation for Texas.
Mi Familia Vota v. Hobbs
On November 30, 2021, in Mi Familia Vota v. Hobbs, the Department filed a statement of interest under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act concerning Senate Bills 1003 and 1485.