AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoElection Administration: Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson’s resignation, effective July 17, is raising alarms about how a leadership change so close to November could disrupt guidance, staffing, and procedures for local election officials. Supreme Court & Voting: The Court upheld states’ mail-ballot “grace periods,” keeping postmarked-by-Election-Day ballots eligible even if they arrive later—an issue that sits at the center of the midterm fight over election rules. Immigration & Citizenship: The U.S. continues to grapple with birthright citizenship and “birth tourism” after recent Supreme Court rulings, while the Trump administration pushes enforcement actions that could affect millions. Border Policy: A new “smart wall” along the U.S.-Mexico border is moving fast, pairing steel fencing with sensors and cameras—drawing criticism as crossings hit record lows. Rights & Culture: The Supreme Court’s transgender sports rulings are reverberating nationwide, while the Vatican excommunicated six bishops tied to an ultra-conservative breakaway group. Tech & Competition: Google’s EU monopoly fine appeal over Android practices heads to the bloc’s top court.
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