Voting rights groups are arguing that a federal judge should stop President Donald Trump's executive order restricting mail voting because he doesn’t have the authority to do so. Lawyers for the groups made their arguments Thursday during a hearing before a federal judge. They are seeking a temporary restraining order against Trump's executive order issued earlier this year. Trump directed the federal government to compile a list of eligible voters in every state and the Postal Service to refuse to deliver ballots for those not on it. Democrats and voting rights groups sued to block it. They argued the Constitution gives control of elections to states, not the president.

Republicans have scored another victory in the nationwide redistricting battle. The Florida Legislature approved a new congressional map on Wednesday intended to help the party gain four seats. The vote came the same day that the U.S. Supreme Court rolled back a key provision of the Voting Rights Act. The decision could make it harder for Democrats to challenge Republican efforts to redraw congressional districts in ways that limit the influence of nonwhite voters. Florida's new map is certain to face lawsuits, especially because the state constitution prohibits redistricting for explicitly partisan purposes.

Tiger Woods' attorney plans to fight prosecutors' attempts to subpoena the golfer's prescription drug records. The attorney argues that Woods has a constitutional right to privacy regarding his medications. He asked a judge in Florida this week to hold a hearing to determine if the records are necessary for the investigation. Woods has pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence. Authorities say he showed signs of impairment after an accident last month. Prosecutors are seeking his prescription records from a pharmacy in Palm Beach. Prosecutors also demanded the names and locations of any witnesses Woods plans to present in his defense.