The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Sept. 12, 2025
Native Nations Call on the U.S. Supreme Court to Uphold ‘Private Right of Action’ of Citizens to Bring Complaints Under the 1965 Voting Rights Act
September 4th, Native nations asked the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold the longstanding right of individuals to bring voting rights complaints to federal court. If the high court takes the case, its decision could have consequences for voting rights protections under the Voting Rights Act.
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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:

American Democracy Minute - Radical Decision by Appeals Court in Arkansas Case Greenlights North Dakota Appeal to Restore Maps Designed to Suppress Native American Voting Power
American Democracy Minute - Eighth Circuit ‘Private Right of Action’ Ruling Temporarily Halted by Justice Kavanaugh in Case by North Dakota Tribal Nations
Native American Rights Fund - Native American Voters Bring Voting Rights Act Case to the Supreme Court

U.S. Supreme Court - Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, et al., Petitioners v. Michael Howe, Secretary of State of North Dakota
SCOTUS Blog - Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians v. Howe
Groups Taking Action:

Native American Rights Fund, Turtle Mountain Band, Spirit Lake Nation, Campaign Legal Center
Register or Check Your Voter Registration:

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

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