1️⃣ Idaho: Court of Appeals lifts temporary stay on statewide abortion ban
In Idaho, following a statewide abortion ban and a lawsuit filed last summer by the Justice Department to challenge that ban, the court of appeals decided in favor of the state’s abortion ban →
2️⃣ North Carolina: State legislature gains new investigative authority in the passing of the state budget
In North Carolina, Democrats are comparing the new authority given to lawmakers to a “secret police force” and an overstep in oversight responsibilities. Democrats worry that this authority will encourage Republicans to carry out partisan grudges →
3️⃣ New Hampshire: Democrats look to revive an education bill shot down by an illegal Republican vote
In New Hampshire, a Republican lawmaker kept his seat and illegally voted to squash a democratically led education bill after he changed districts. Now, Democrats are looking to bring the bill back for consideration →
4️⃣ Ohio: Democrats ask Ohio Supreme Court to block new legislative redistricting maps
In Ohio, the new redistricting plan Democrats are fighting against gives Republicans further unfair advantages in the legislature. Dems filed a lawsuit for the court to consider what they understand to be unconstitutional gerrymandering →
🗳️ Special Elections: Democrats prepare for upcoming races
Next month, Democrats are facing ultra-competitive elections in states like New Hampshire and Virginia, so we’re calling on grassroots Dems to help power our candidates to victory →
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