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North Carolina Elections Board Agrees To Prohibit Digital Voter IDs

By The Liberty Tribune Staff

Published: 9/15/2025 · Updated: 9/15/2025 · 5 min read

Carolina’s State of has confirmed it will not accept as valid identification in upcoming.

What's happening

North Carolina Elections Board Agrees To Prohibit Digital Voter IDs — Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is facing a lawsuit filed by the Michigan GOP and the Republican National Committee, alleging that her directive allowing individuals who have never resided in Michigan to vote violates the state’s constitution and election law. The lawsuit, obtained exclusively by The Federalist, challenges Benson's guidance regarding overseas voters under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act. Explainer As A Former DC Cop, The Federal Takeover Was The Right Move The complaint seeks to block Benson's directive and obtain a declaratory judgment stating that her guidance contradicts existing law. This lawsuit is a renewed effort following a similar case filed shortly before the 2024 presidential election, which was dismissed by Judge Sima Patel of the state’s Court of Claims. Patel, appointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, cited the laches doctrine, arguing that the Republicans were attempting to disenfranchise voters too close to the election. The current lawsuit claims that Benson's guidance unlawfully waives residency requirements, allowing U.S. citizens who have never lived in the country to vote in Michigan elections. According to the complaint, Benson's directive states that a U.S. citizen with a parent or spouse last domiciled in Michigan is eligible to vote, provided they have not registered in another state. The plaintiffs argue that this interpretation is an illegal expansion of for overseas citizens. A panel of three judges has issued an injunction blocking Texas from implementing its newly drawn congressional map, a decision that could significantly affect the state's representation in the upcoming midterm elections.

What's at stake

Brown and Judge Davi Guaderrama, found that the map appears to be a race-based gerrymander, which is illegal under federal law. Explainer As A Former DC Cop, The Federal Takeover Was The Right Move The judges ruled 2-1 that the new map, which was expected to add five Republican-leaning seats, likely violates the Act. "The public perception of this case is that it’s about politics," the majority opinion stated. "But it was much more than just politics. Substantial evidence shows that Texas racially gerrymandered the 2025 map." The court's decision follows a nine-day hearing in El Paso, where the legality of the map was debated. Texas Republicans argued that the map was drawn based on political preferences, not race. However, the court found this claim unconvincing, stating it is "extremely unlikely" that the map's racial outcomes were coincidental. During Thanksgiving week, approximately 73 million people are expected to travel, sharing the roads with a concerning number of illegal aliens operating commercial vehicles. Recent arrests of illegal aliens driving trucks, including those holding non-domiciled Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDL), have raised alarms about safety and compliance with federal regulations.

California has acknowledged issuing 17,000 non-domiciled CDLs to foreign drivers, some of whom may lack basic driving skills or familiarity with U.S. A nationwide audit by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has identified several states, including Colorado, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, and Washington, as having licensing practices inconsistent with federal standards. Explainer Illegal Aliens Operating Commercial Vehicles Raise Safety and Licensing Concerns Nationwide One notable case involves Akhror Bozorov, an from Uzbekistan, who was arrested by ICE on November 9 while driving a commercial truck in Kansas. More than three years after the Supreme Court ended the 1973 ruling that federalized abortion, the fight for life continues. As the 2026 midterm elections approach, Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America (SBA) and Women Speak Out PAC (WSO) have announced an $80 million campaign aimed at retaining pro-life majorities in Congress. The organizations plan to reach 10.5 million voters nationwide through canvassing, digital advertising, voter contact mail, and an early vote campaign. Explainer Supreme Court Questions Legality of Trump's Emergency Tariffs SBA Pro-Life, which claims a network of over 1 million pro-life Americans, will collaborate with WSO to amplify the voices of women opposed to what they describe as extreme abortion policies. SBA President Marjorie Dannenfelser emphasized the importance of mobilizing pro-life voters, particularly in that historically see lower turnout for the party in power. Bozorov is wanted in Uzbekistan for his alleged involvement with a terrorist organization, including distributing propaganda and recruiting for jihad. illegally in February 2023 and was subsequently released by U.S. Border Patrol, a decision attributed to the current administration's immigration policies. What to watch next is whether new filings, agency actions, votes, or court decisions change the timeline—and how officials respond in the weeks ahead.

Why it matters

The coverage highlights: Suit: California's Race-Based Gerrymandering Is Unconstitutional. The coverage highlights: Exclusive: Lawsuit Claims Leftist Benson Is Breaking Election Law. The coverage highlights: Texas Court Blocks New Congressional Map, Impacting Midterm Elections. The coverage highlights: How Did An Illegal Alien, Wanted On Terrorism, Get A CDL License. The coverage highlights: Leading Pro-Life Group To Spend $80 Million In 2026 Midterms. The coverage highlights: Arizona Republicans Propose Amendment to Reform Election Processes.

Key facts & context

2025-12-03: Suit: California's Race-Based Gerrymandering Is Unconstitutional. 2025-11-21: Exclusive: Lawsuit Claims Leftist Benson Is Breaking Election Law. 2025-11-19: Texas Court Blocks New Congressional Map, Impacting Midterm Elections. 2025-11-19: How Did An Illegal Alien, Wanted On Terrorism, Get A CDL License. 2025-11-18: Leading Pro-Life Group To Spend $80 Million In 2026 Midterms. 2025-11-17: Arizona Republicans Propose Amendment to Reform Election Processes. 2025-11-07: Economic Concerns Dominate Voter Sentiment in Recent Elections. 2025-11-06: The Republican Party Deserves Their Bad Election Night. 2025-10-22: Democrats Struggle to Define Alternative to Trump Agenda. 2025-10-07: Wisconsin Judge Orders Election Commission to Verify Voter Citizenship.

Timeline & key developments

Primary sources

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