Voting Rights Laws

We are at the forefront of the most important federal and state voting rights cases around the country. We actively oppose discriminatory voter photo ID laws, fight against attacks voter registration process and hold lawmakers accountable when they try to institute last-minute Election Day barriers. We work year-round to combat voter suppression through advocacy, grassroots organizing, legal action and public education.

Support the Expansion of Voting Rights

Action Alert - League of Women Voters (Vote for Your Rights)

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in June 2023.

Action Alerts

Voting is a fundamental right, and all Americans deserve an equal opportunity to make their voices heard in our democracy.

Increased accessibility to the electoral process ensures that every eligible voter can exercise their right to vote. Congress must know how the people feel: empowering eligible voters to cast their ballot strengthens our democracy.

Please add your name to show Congress that we support voting rights!

Submitted by Connecticut in June 2023.

Public Statement

The Connecticut General Assembly passed An Act Concerning State Voting Rights in Recognition of John R. Lewis (“CTVRA”) as part of the state budget. The CTVRA is a state-level Voting Rights Act that seeks to expand access to the freedom to vote and strengthen protections against voting discrimination for communities of color throughout the state. Once signed into law, the CTVRA will become the most comprehensive state-level voting rights act, setting a new standard for states across the country.

Principles First Summit in DC March 3 - 5, 2023

Submitted by The National Capital Area in February 2023.

Event Date:

Mar 03 2023 06:00 pm to Mar 05 2023 04:00 pm

Event location:

The Conrad, Washington DC

Principles First Summit: Preserving American Institutions

Submitted by Rhode Island in February 2023.

Public Statement

We thank Representative Cicilline and Senator Whitehouse for their continued leadership to move this legislation forward, and we hope that this time the legislation will make it across the finish line.

2023 January 31 Press Conference for CT Voting Rights Act

Submitted by Connecticut in February 2023.

Public Statement

Lawmakers from the Connecticut General Assembly and civil rights, labor, grassroots, and faith-based organizations joined together in calling for the passage of the Connecticut Voting Rights Act (CTVRA). By enacting this landmark bill, Connecticut would join California, Oregon, Washington, Virginia, and New York as states with their own voting rights acts to bolster protections against discriminatory barriers that would infringe upon the ability to exercise the fundamental right to vote.

Submitted by Alachua County in October 2022.

Event Date:

Oct 24 2022 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm

Join the ACLU of Florida for a virtual Know Your Rights While Voting training on Monday, October 24, from 6-7 p.m. EST. You will learn how to exercise your voting rights, report voter intimidation tactics, and access disability-related accommodations and language assistance at the polls.

A red face and blue face with mouths in a shout facing each other with red and blue bullets coming from their side, words 'Fake News', 'Indoctrinate' and 'Election Fraud' on red bullets, words 'Social Justice', 'Misinformation' and 'Suppression' on blue.

Submitted by Torrance Area in August 2022.

Event Date:

Sep 17 2022 10:00 am

Event location:

Lomita Library

Submitted by Connecticut in May 2022.

Action Alerts

We are in the final hours of the legislative session and to all who already called or emailed your Senator --thank you! We are now shifting our focus to Senate Leadership. Join us to urge Senators Looney and Duff to call these bills for a vote before the end of the session!

Submitted by Connecticut in May 2022.

Action Alerts

Legislators only have until this Wednesday to pass two vital voter protection bills. You may have called Senate President Looney recently--thank you! Can you help us push these bills over the finish line by making a call right after you read this alert?

portrait image of John Lewis with quote about voting as most powerful nonviolent tool

Submitted by Connecticut in April 2022.

Action Alerts

Call State Senate President Pro Tempore Martin Looney at 860-240-8638. Connecticut voters deserve the absolute best version of democracy. Urge Senator Looney to pass SB 431 that will Ban Foreign Spending on State Ballot Measures--and SB 471 to enact a Connecticut Voting Rights Act!

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Support the Expansion of Voting Rights

Civil & Voting Rights Organizations Commend Connecticut Legislature for Final Passage of Historic State Voting Rights Legislation

Principles First Summit in DC March 3 - 5, 2023

Principles First Summit: Preserving American Institutions

League Supports Reintroduction of the DISCLOSE Act

Civil Rights Organizations and Connecticut Legislators Call for Passage of a State Voting Rights Act

Know Your Rights While Voting by ACLU of Florida

Constitution Day 2022: Secure Elections vs. Voter Rights: Can We Have Both?

Final Hours to Pass Voter Protection Bills - SB 471 and SB 431

Last Push to Pass Two Voter Protection Bills - SB 471 and SB 431

Call to Protect Voting Rights - Pass Senate Bills 431 and 471!

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