Jenessa Seymour
Voting rights attorney and expert who analyzes recent Supreme Court oral arguments and state voting-rights litigation and explains implications for Section 2 and state-level reforms.
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Oct 17, 2025 • 1h 4min
They’re Going to End the Voting Rights Act. But at Least We Got to Hear KBJ Murder a Guy in Court
Voting rights attorney Jenessa Seymour dives into the critical Louisiana v. Callais case, revealing its potential to gut Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and enable racial gerrymandering. She explains how this could impact representation for minorities and discusses the significance of New York's John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act in combating these threats. Additionally, she highlights a troubling pattern in local electoral policies that disenfranchise Hispanic communities, while sharing insights on a Chicago cop's bizarre defense against traffic violations.
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Jul 1, 2025 • 49min
SIO484: Lawsuit Alleges Voting Irregularities in 2024. Is There Any There There?
Dr. Jenessa Seymour, a statistics and voting rights expert, dives into a New York lawsuit alleging voting irregularities in the upcoming 2024 election. She analyzes claims of tampering and the public's skepticism surrounding these allegations. The conversation touches on the complexities of election integrity and how misconceptions from past elections have shaped current beliefs. Seymour also breaks down the intricacies of the legal proceedings, emphasizing the role of community engagement and the importance of accurate electoral data.
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Mar 12, 2025 • 1h 5min
The SAVE Act Could Disenfranchise Millions of Voters. Democrats Must Stop It.
In this thought-provoking discussion, Jenessa Seymour, a disability voting access advocate and New York attorney, delves into the implications of the SAVE Act on voting rights. She highlights how this legislation could disenfranchise millions, particularly marginalized groups. Jenessa shares personal anecdotes that illustrate the critical barriers faced in the pursuit of accessible voting. The conversation urges civic engagement and accountability to combat these threats, emphasizing the urgency for Democrats to act and protect election integrity.
