Episode 1061: Federal District Court Rules Use of Social Security and Other Federal Data for SAVE Database Violates Multiple Federal Privacy Statutes

Episode 1061: Federal District Court Rules Use of Social Security and Other Federal Data for SAVE Database Violates Multiple Federal Privacy Statutes

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for June 24, 2026 Federal District Court Rules Use of Social Security and Other Federal Data for SAVE Database Violates Multiple Federal Privacy Statutes President Donald Trump’s executive order to verify the citizenship eligibility of registering and mail-in voters was dealt a serious blow by a Federal District Court June 22nd.  It ruled that the integration of Social Security and other federal data into the SAVE database violated federal privacy statutes. Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today’s report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.org [https://americandemocracyminute.org] Today’s Links Articles & Resources: U.S. District Court for DC (via Court Listener) - League of Women Voters v. Department of Homeland Security [https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.dcd.285454/gov.uscourts.dcd.285454.111.0_1.pdf] The White House – ENSURING CITIZENSHIP VERIFICATION AND INTEGRITY IN FEDERAL ELECTIONS [https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/03/ensuring-citizenship-verification-and-integrity-in-federal-elections/] U.S. Postal Service via The Federal Register – Proposal to Comply President Trump’s Executive Order: POSTAL SERVICE 39 CFR Part 111 Ballot Mail for Federal Elections [https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-10968.pdf] Brennan Center for Justice – Analyzing the President’s Executive Order on Mail Voting [https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/analyzing-presidents-executive-order-mail-voting]  Protect Democracy – The SAVE tool, explained [https://protectdemocracy.org/work/save-tool-explained/] Related ADM Reports: American Democracy Minute - In Response to Executive Order Federalizing Mail-In Voting Rules, the U.S. Postal Service Proposes Rules to Verify Voter Eligibility [https://www.americandemocracyminute.org/wethepeople/2026/06/08/in-response-to-executive-order-federalizing-mail-in-voting-rules-the-u-s-postal-service-proposes-rules-to-verify-voter-eligibility/] American Democracy Minute - Trump Executive Order on Mail-In Voting Spurs 5 Lawsuits from States, Pro-Democracy Groups, Civil Rights Groups and the Democratic Party [https://www.americandemocracyminute.org/wethepeople/2026/04/05/trump-executive-order-on-mail-in-voting-spurs-5-lawsuits-from-states-pro-democracy-groups-civil-rights-groups-and-the-democratic-party/] Groups Taking Action: League of Women Voters [https://www.lwv.org/newsroom/press-releases/federal-judge-shuts-down-trump-vance-voter-purge-database], Electronic Privacy Information Center [https://epic.org/league-of-women-voters-epic-renew-call-for-court-to-protect-privacy-and-voting-rights-in-case-challenging-illegal-save-overhaul/] Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.org [http://www.americandemocracyminute.org/] Subscribe for FREE [https://www.americandemocracyminute.org/wethepeople/about-the-american-democracy-minute-radio-report-podcast/subscribe-to-the-american-democracy-minute-podcast/] at Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most podcasting platforms. #Democracy  #DemocracyNews #ExecutiveOrder #SAVEDatabase #MailInVoting #ProofofCitizenship #DonaldTrump

Episode 1060: MORE Redistricting for 2028? NY Voters Will Be Asked to Allow It, Indiana May Reconsider It, and Georgia Passes on It

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for June 23, 2026 Even MORE Redistricting for 2028?  NY Voters Will Be Asked to Allow It, Indiana May Reconsider It, and Georgia Passes on It Redistricting news today, not for 2026, but for AFTER the midterms. The New York Assembly advanced language for a constitutional amendment ballot measure making way for it; a newly-configured Indiana legislature may reconsider it, and Georgia’s legislature opted not to consider it for 2028. Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today’s report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.org [https://americandemocracyminute.org] Today’s Links Articles & Resources: The Hill - New York Democrats advance redistricting ballot measure, tee up second vote [https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5910001-new-york-democrats-redistricting-vote/] New York Assembly - Text of S10637A [https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S10637&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S10637] The Indiana Citizen - MORE GERRYMANDERING? Voter advocates plan for likely return of redistricting fight in Indiana [https://indianacitizen.org/more-gerrymandering-voter-advocates-plan-for-likely-return-of-redistricting-fight-in-indiana/#] Courthouse News Service - Georgia's GOP-led legislature ditches redistricting plans amid voting rights concerns [https://www.courthousenews.com/georgias-gop-led-legislature-ditches-redistricting-plans-amid-voting-rights-concerns/]  Related ADM Reports: American Democracy Minute - Bullied Indiana Senators Not Only Defeat the State’s Trump-Demanded Congressional Gerrymandering Plan, The Vote Wasn’t Even Close [https://www.americandemocracyminute.org/wethepeople/2025/12/15/bullied-indiana-senators-not-only-defeat-the-states-trump-demanded-congressional-gerrymandering-plan-the-vote-wasnt-even-close/] Groups Taking Action: ACLU GA [https://www.acluga.org/ss2026/], AllIN for Democracy [https://www.allinfordemocracy.org/get-involved] Register or Check Your Voter Registration: U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State [https://www.eac.gov/voters/register-and-vote-in-your-state] Please follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/americandemocracyminute/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/americandemocracyminute/], and Bluesky Social [https://bsky.app/profile/democracyminute.bsky.social], and SHARE!  Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.org [http://www.americandemocracyminute.org/] Subscribe for FREE [https://www.americandemocracyminute.org/wethepeople/about-the-american-democracy-minute-radio-report-podcast/subscribe-to-the-american-democracy-minute-podcast/] at Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most podcasting platforms. Are you a radio station?  Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport [https://audioport.org/index.php?op=series&series=American+Democracy+Minute&] and PRX [https://exchange.prx.org/series/42434-american-democracy-minute] #Democracy  #DemocracyNews #NewYork #Indiana #Georgia #FairMaps #Gerrymandering

Episode 1059: Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down? Michigan Senate Advances State Voting Rights Act, But It Faces A Challenge in the GOP-Led House

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for June 22, 2026 Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down? Michigan Senate Advances State Voting Rights Act, But It Faces A Challenge in the GOP-Led House The Michigan Senate advanced the four bills comprising the Michigan Voting Rights Act June 16th, the second time in three years the bill has been before the legislature.  But, it may face a difficult road in the GOP-led House. Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today’s report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.org [https://americandemocracyminute.org] Today’s Links Articles & Resources: Michigan Legislature - Text of Michigan Voting Rights Act - SB 961 [https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billengrossed/Senate/htm/2026-SEBS-0961.htm] Michigan Legislature - Text of Michigan Voting Rights Act - SB 962 [https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billengrossed/Senate/htm/2026-SEBS-0962.htm] Michigan Legislature - Text of Michigan Voting Rights Act - SB 963 [https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billengrossed/Senate/htm/2026-SEBS-0963.htm] Michigan Legislature - Text of Michigan Voting Rights Act - SB 964 [https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billengrossed/Senate/htm/2026-SEBS-0964.htm] The Michigan Advance - Michigan Senate passes state Voting Rights Act as federal act loses teeth [https://michiganadvance.com/2026/06/16/michigan-senate-passes-state-voting-rights-act-as-federal-act-loses-teeth/] Michigan Sec. of State - Secretary Benson issues statement on Senate passage of Michigan Voting Rights Act [https://www.michigan.gov/sos/resources/news/2026/06/16/secretary-benson-issues-statement-on-senate-passage-of-michigan-voting-rights-act] Related ADM Reports: American Democracy Minute - (2024) The SCOTUS Majority is Bent on Dismantling the Voting Rights Act.  Lacking Federal Protection, Pro-Democracy States are Enacting State VRAs [https://www.americandemocracyminute.org/wethepeople/2024/06/26/the-scotus-majority-is-bent-on-dismantling-the-voting-rights-act-lacking-federal-protection-pro-democracy-states-are-enacting-state-vras/] Groups Taking Action: ACLU MI [https://www.aclumich.org/press-releases/michigan-senate-passes-crucial-state-voting-rights-act-to-prevent-racial-discrimination-in-voting/], Legal Defense Fund [https://www.naacpldf.org/press-release/michigan-senate-passes-crucial-state-voting-rights-act-to-prevent-racial-discrimination-in-voting/], League of Women Voters MI [https://my.lwv.org/michigan/dearborn-dearborn-heights/article/michigan-needs-its-own-voting-rights-act] Register or Check Your Voter Registration: U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State [https://www.eac.gov/voters/register-and-vote-in-your-state] Please follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/americandemocracyminute/] and Bluesky Social [https://bsky.app/profile/democracyminute.bsky.social], and SHARE!  Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.org [http://www.americandemocracyminute.org/] Want ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here! [https://www.americandemocracyminute.org/wethepeople/stay-informed/] #Democracy  #DemocracyNews #MichiganVRA #VRA #VotingRightsAct #Michigan

Episode 1058: Trying to Resurrect the SAVE America Act, President Donald Trump Demands Attaching it to Bipartisan FISA and Housing Bills

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for June 19, 2026 Trying to Resurrect the SAVE America Act, President Donald Trump Demands Attaching it to Bipartisan FISA and Housing Bills President Donald Trump attempted to resurrect the SAVE America Act, stalled in the U.S. Senate, by tying it to the passage of the national security FISA Act, and bills on housing.  It’s still not likely to have enough votes to pass. Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today’s report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.org [https://americandemocracyminute.org] Today’s Links Articles & Resources: Politico - Trump pushes to attach his SAVE act to must-pass bipartisan bills [https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/16/trump-save-act-fisa-housing-bills-00925332] C-SPAN - President Trump Says He Won't Sign FISA Unless SAVE Act Is Passed [https://www.c-span.org/clip/white-house-event/president-trump-says-he-wont-sign-fisa-unless-save-act-is-passed/5201612] The Hill - Trump: FISA extension must include SAVE America Act [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5924168-trump-fisa-extension-must-include-save-america-act/] Brennan Center for Justice - New SAVE Act Bills Would Still Block Millions of Americans From Voting [https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/analysis-opinion/new-save-act-bills-would-still-block-millions-americans-voting] Related ADM Reports: American Democracy Minute - The GOP’s Restrictive SAVE America Act is Stalled, and Slipping It into a Budget Reconciliation Bill was Blocked.  Is it Dead? [https://www.americandemocracyminute.org/wethepeople/2026/04/26/the-gops-restrictive-save-america-act-is-stalled-and-slipping-it-into-a-budget-reconciliation-bill-was-blocked-is-it-dead/] American Democracy Minute - President Trump Ties Ending the Partial Government Shutdown to Passage of the SAVE America Act. The Draconian Voting Bill Still Doesn’t Have the Votes. [https://www.americandemocracyminute.org/wethepeople/2026/03/25/president-trump-ties-ending-the-partial-government-shutdown-to-passage-of-the-save-america-act-the-draconian-voting-bill-still-doesnt-have-the-votes/]  Groups Taking Action: League of Women Voters US [https://www.lwv.org/blog/safeguard-american-voter-eligibility-save-act-trick], Common Cause [https://www.commoncause.org/work/the-save-act/], Legal Defense Fund [https://www.naacpldf.org/case-issue/save-act-saves-no-one-voter-suppression-bill-explained/] Register or Check Your Voter Registration: U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your State [https://www.eac.gov/voters/register-and-vote-in-your-state]  Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.org [http://www.americandemocracyminute.org/] Subscribe for FREE [https://www.americandemocracyminute.org/wethepeople/about-the-american-democracy-minute-radio-report-podcast/subscribe-to-the-american-democracy-minute-podcast/] at Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most podcasting platforms. #NewsAlerts #AmericanDemocracy #SAVEAmericaAct #VoterSuppression #SAVEAct #MailInVoting

Episode 1057: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Warned Judges Last Year, ‘The threats and harassment are attacks on our democracy – on our system of government’

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for June 18, 2026 Brian is away today, so we've posted a still-timely report from May 2025.  Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Warned Judges Last Year, ‘The threats and harassment are attacks on our democracy – on our system of government’ At a Puerto Rico conference in May 2025, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson warned judges that recent threats from the White house are “attacks on our democracy.”  We have a portion of her speech. Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today’s report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.org [https://americandemocracyminute.org] Today’s Links Articles & Resources: U.S. Supreme Court –  “Preserving Judicial Independence and the Rule of Law” Remarks by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson First Circuit Judicial Conference, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico May 1, 2025 | 8:00 PM [https://www.supremecourt.gov/publicinfo/speeches/1st%20Cir.%20Judicial%20Conference%20in%20Puerto%20Rico%20Remarks%20AS%20DELIVERED.pdf] Politico – Ketanji Brown Jackson sharply condemns Trump’s attacks on judges [https://www.politico.com/news/2025/05/01/ketanji-brown-jackson-sharply-condemns-trumps-attacks-on-judges-00323010] The Hill – Trump slams judges after ruling bars admin from using Alien Enemies Act to deport gangs [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5280834-donald-trump-judge-alien-enemies-act-ruling/] President Donald Trump – Post of Truth Social After Judge Halts Deportations Under the Alien Enemies Act [https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114442321106427795] Politico – Trump calls for impeachment of judge who tried to halt deportations [https://www.politico.com/news/2025/03/18/trump-impeachment-judge-deportations-00235173] White House Advisor Stephen Miller – Multiple Attacks on Judges via X [https://x.com/stephenm?lang=en] (scan down the page)  CNN – Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson says ‘state of our democracy’ keeps her up at night [https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/10/politics/ketanji-brown-jackson-supreme-court-democracy-justice] Groups Taking Action: American Bar Association [https://www.americanbar.org/news/abanews/aba-news-archives/2025/03/aba-rejects-efforts-to-undermine-courts-and-legal-profession/], Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law [https://www.lawyerscommittee.org/lawyers-committee-files-court-brief-to-defend-legal-profession-and-judicial-branch/],  Stand Up America Coalition [https://standupamerica.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Coalition-Sign-On-Letter-Responding-to-Trumps-Assault-on-Judiciary-Rule-of-Law.pdf] Please follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/americandemocracyminute/] and Bluesky Social [https://bsky.app/profile/democracyminute.bsky.social], and SHARE!  Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.org [http://www.americandemocracyminute.org/] Want ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here! [https://www.americandemocracyminute.org/wethepeople/stay-informed/] #Democracy  #DemocracyNews #AttacksonJudges #KetanjiBrownJackson #SCOTUS #USSupremeCourt #RuleofLaw