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Federal Judicial Vacancies: The Trial Courts

Unusually high judicial vacancy levels coupled with unprecedented workloads are burdening federal district courts like never before. The President and Congress need to act now to fill these seats.

July 2, 2013

Government & Court Reform

Fair Courts

Voting Laws Roundup 2013

In 2013, state legislators continue to push laws that would make it harder for eligible Americans to vote. But more and more states are pressing measures to improve elections. This comprehensive roundup tracks introduced, pending, active, and passed voting laws.

August 15, 2013
Voting Rights & Elections
Voting Reform Agenda
Voter Registration Modernization
Restricting the Vote
Holder Is Right to Curb Mandatory Minimums
Inimai M. Chettiar

In response to a U.S. News & World Report Debate Club question, "Is Eric Holder Making a Good Move on Mandatory Minimums?," Inimai Chettiar argues the Attorney General is right to curb mandatory minimums.

August 15, 2013
Justice for All
Reducing Mass Incarceration
The Next Phase of the War on Drugs
Andrew Cohen

Even as the feds are roused to action, and even as more and more states realize they can’t keep sending their citizens to prison, the truth is that there is still far to go to remedy the harm America’s futile war on drugs has caused to so many.

August 14, 2013
Justice for All
Reducing Mass Incarceration
VRM in the States: Election Day Correction

Election Day Correction is a key component of Voter Registration Modernization. Election Day Correction mechanisms permit eligible citizens to correct errors on the voter rolls before and on Election Day or provide a different failsafe that enables voters to cast a ballot that counts on Election Day.

August 13, 2013
Voting Rights & Elections
Voting Reform Agenda
Voter Registration Modernization
Voter Registration Modernization in the States

Many states across the country are successfully using components of voter registration modernization. Here is a complete rundown.

August 13, 2013
Voting Rights & Elections
Voting Reform Agenda
Voter Registration Modernization

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Federal Judicial Vacancies: The Trial Courts

Voting Laws Roundup 2013

Holder Is Right to Curb Mandatory Minimums

The Next Phase of the War on Drugs

VRM in the States: Election Day Correction

Voter Registration Modernization in the States

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