Tag: Voting Rights
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Judge Permanently Bars Trump From Requiring Proof of Citizenship for Voter Registration
Overview: A Lasting Check on Citizenship Verification Rules In a landmark decision, a federal judge in Washington permanently barred the Trump administration from enforcing a policy that required proof of citizenship on federal voter registration forms. The ruling halts an executive-order-driven change that would have affected how millions of Americans register to vote using federal…
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Judge Permanently Bars Trump Administration from Forcing Citizenship Proof on Federal Voter Registration
Overview: A decisive ruling on citizenship proof for federal voter registration A federal judge in Washington permanently blocked the Trump administration from requiring proof of U.S. citizenship on federal voter registration forms. The decision ends a contentious policy shift introduced in an executive order signed by President Donald Trump in March. The ruling marks a…
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INEC Urges Election Officials in Morogoro to Uphold Integrity and Honesty for Credible Elections
Morogoro Training Emphasizes Integrity, Honesty, and Patriotism Election officials in Morogoro, Tanzania, were urged to perform their duties with unwavering integrity, honesty, and patriotism as the nation readies for a pivotal electoral process. Judge Asina Omari of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) delivered the call during a training session conducted in Mvomero District, with…
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Mass-Voll Files Second Recourse Over the e-ID Vote
Mass-Voll Files Second Recourse Ahead of the e-ID Vote In the days leading up to Switzerland’s forthcoming vote on the electronic identity (e-ID), Mass-Voll has filed a second recourse regarding the voting process. The new appeal accuses the campaign environment of being skewed by donations that Mass-Voll says influenced public opinion and the outcome of…
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Mass-Voll files second appeal over the e-ID vote in Switzerland
What Mass-Voll is alleging Mass-Voll has filed a second vote-rights appeal concerning the Swiss referendum on the electronic identity, or e-ID. The group contends that non-monetary donations tied to Media Space and the Pro e-ID alliance unduly influenced the outcome and the formation of voters’ will. In a press release published on Thursday, Mass-Voll argues…
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Vaud Votes: Foreigners’ Voting Rights Rejected while Quorum Change Passes
Overview of the Vaud referendums On Sunday, the canton of Vaud held two referendums that drew sharp contrasts in political sentiment. Voters rejected, by 54.15%, the idea of shortening the residency period required for foreigners to obtain voting and eligibility rights at the communal level. In a separate vote, they approved a change to the…
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Understanding Youth Participation in the Church Election
Introduction to Church Elections in Sweden This Sunday, nearly five million eligible members of the Swedish Church have the opportunity to cast their votes in the church elections. A unique aspect of these elections is that individuals as young as 16 are allowed to participate, distinguishing it from national elections. This inclusion raises questions about…
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Bihar Model for Nationwide Voter List Revamp
Introduction to Nationwide Voter List Revamp In a significant move towards electoral reform, the Election Commission of India has announced plans for a nationwide revamp of voter lists, inspired by the successful Bihar model. Scheduled to be anchored on January 1, 2026, this initiative aims to enhance the accuracy and accessibility of voter rolls across…