The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for July 31, 2025
Can Individuals or Advocacy Groups Sue in Voting Rights Cases? The Magic 8th Circuit Ball Says ‘No’.
The federal 8th Circuit Court appears intent to block redistricting and voting rights cases by individuals and advocacy groups. July 29th, the 8th Circuit issued another finding that individuals and groups can’t sue using the Voting Rights Act.
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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:

American Democracy Minute - (2023) Radical Federal Court of Appeals Ruling Deals Another Blow to Voters, Democracy Groups and the Voting Rights Act
American Democracy Minute - Eighth Circuit ‘Private Right of Action’ Ruling Temporarily Halted by Justice Kavanaugh in Case by North Dakota Tribal Nations
Brennan Center for Justice - The Newest Attack on the Voting Rights Act
Arkansas Advocate - US appeals court overturns ruling that said Arkansas law violated voting rights
8th Circuit Court of Appeals (via Democracy Docket) - Arkansas United; L. Mireya Reith v. Arkansas
Groups Taking Action:

Arkansas United, Legal Defense Fund, ACLU, Arkansas State Conference of the NAACP, Arkansas Public Policy Panel
Register or Check Your Voter Registration:

U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State

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