The Truth Behind Wisconsin’s Voter ID Law
The truth behind Wisconsin’s voter ID law is a thinly veiled effort to keep some citizens from casting a ballot. But Project Vote partners are working to help. Read more
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Legislative Threats and Opportunities Update
While legislative activity has slowed over the summer, the legal battles over election laws are heating up. Project Vote Legislative Director Marissa Liebling discusses the current landscape. Read more
Georgia’s Discriminatory Voter Verification Process
Project Vote President Michael Slater discusses our new lawsuit to protect voters of color in the state of Georgia. Read more
Report from US Commission on Civil Rights Highlights Crucial NVRA Section 7 Compliance Requirements
A new report from the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights provides important proposals and guidelines for ensuring that all Americans have an opportunity to register and vote. Read more
Project Vote Welcomes New Staff
Project Vote welcomes Akilah R. Ensley as our new field director. Read more
Court Must Intervene to Protect N.C. Voters, Project Vote Argues
At a court hearing this week, Project Vote attorneys argued North Carolina voters need immediate relief in advance of the November election. Read more
California and Virginia Move to Restore Voting Rights
Recent moves in two states seek to restore voting rights to Americans with former felony convictions who have served their time, paid their debt, and rejoined their communities. Read more
Project Vote Joins Coalition in Calling on Parties to Denounce Voter Intimidation
In an open letter sent by the Election Protection Coalition today, Project Vote joins 75 other national and state-based civil rights organizations in calling on the leadership of America's major political parties to stand up against voter intimidation efforts. Read more
Voter ID Rulings Serve as a Stark Reminder of Missing Protections in 2016
Recent court victories against voter suppression just underline the missing protections of the Voting Rights Act in this crucial election year. Read more
Louisiana Federal Court Upholds the Spirit and Letter of the NVRA
In an exhaustive opinion handed down in Louisiana, a federal district court basically held that mere lip service to the public assistance provisions of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) is not an option. Read more