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Jul 23, 2026 A panel of federal judges declined to block Tennessee's new congressional map that split Memphis Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
Allowing the map to stand weakened judicial protection against racial vote dilution before upcoming elections.
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- Federal judges allow Tennessee's new congressional map — A panel of three federal judges declined to block Tennessee's new congressional district map, which splits Memphis into three districts.
- Majority-Black District Split Up in Tennessee — Federal judges approved a new congressional map in Tennessee that divides a majority-Black district in Memphis, eliminating the state's only Democrat-held seat.
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Week 79 – 2026-07-18–2026-07-24
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Jul 22, 2026 Twenty-five states and the District of Columbia sued over FEMA and DHS grant conditions tied to voting and immigration policy changes Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The suit challenged executive use of federal grants to force state policy changes outside normal legislative channels.
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- States sue federal government over FEMA and DHS grant conditions — Twenty-five states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit against the federal government, challenging conditions imposed on FEMA and DHS grants.
- Complaint filed — State of Illinois v. Federal Emergency Management Agency — On July 23, 2026, 25 states, the District of Columbia, and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania filed a complaint against the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the District of Rhode Island.
- States sue Trump administration over FEMA disaster aid conditions — The 25 Democratic attorneys general say administration imposed ‘unlawful’ conditions on federal disaster grants
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Week 79 – 2026-07-18–2026-07-24
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Jul 22, 2026 House Republicans approved a $73 billion Iran-war budget plan and a separate budget resolution for a $95 billion reconciliation bill Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
War funding and reconciliation maneuvers tested how far Congress would support executive conflict expansion and attach voting changes to fiscal bills.
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- House Republicans approve $73bn war budget — House Republicans approved a budget plan authorizing $73 billion for the ongoing war with Iran.
- House Republicans pass budget resolution for $95bn bill — On Wednesday, House Republicans passed a budget resolution with a narrow 216-214 vote, initiating the process to draft a $95 billion reconciliation bill.
- House Votes on Budget Resolution for GOP Reconciliation Package — The House of Representatives is voting on a budget resolution that sets the stage for a third GOP reconciliation package.
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Week 79 – 2026-07-18–2026-07-24
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Jul 18, 2026 President Trump called on Congress to pass the SAVE America Act Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
Presidential pressure for new voting restrictions tested whether federal institutions would narrow ballot access in the name of fraud control.
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- Trump Calls for Congress to Pass SAVE America Voter Suppression Act — During a speech, President Trump called on Congress to pass the SAVE America voter suppression act, claiming it is necessary to prevent election fraud.
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Week 79 – 2026-07-18–2026-07-24
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Jul 18, 2026 The Supreme Court issued a ruling that weakened the Voting Rights Act and prompted new map changes in southern states Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
Weakening federal voting-rights protections reduced judicial safeguards against racially dilutive election rules and maps.
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- Supreme Court ruling impacts Voting Rights Act — The Supreme Court issued a ruling that significantly weakened the Voting Rights Act, leading to several southern states redrawing their congressional maps.
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Week 79 – 2026-07-18–2026-07-24
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