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Center joins LWVWI, others in Wisconsin Lawsuit to Reactivate 31,854 Voters

MADISON, Wisc. — Today, the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, represented by Fair Elections Center, Law Forward Inc., and Stafford ...

'Every Year Every Vote' is a Roadmap to Restoring Voting Access and a Healthy Democracy

Today, the nonpartisan voting rights and election reform organization Fair Elections Center released its Every Year, Every Vote...

Senate Must End Filibuster to Protect the Freedom to Vote

“Today’s vote shows once again that our country will not secure the voting rights protections we need until the Senate eliminates the. . .

The Freedom to Vote Act Will Protect Voting Rights. Get Rid of the Filibuster to Pass it.

We cannot wait any longer to pass legislation that will protect the fundamental voting rights of millions of Americans. The Freedom to . . .

6th Circuit Clears Path for KY Voting Rights Restoration Case to Be Judged on Constitutional Claims

Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, in a brief 5-page opinion, has revived our clients' claims, reversing the. . .

Texas’ Extreme Voting Restrictions are a Direct Assault on American Freedoms

The mass voting restrictions signed into Texas law are a direct assault on American freedoms and the ideals of our nation’s democracy...

House takes bold step for voting rights

The House’s passage of this bill is a crucial step to protecting American democracy, which continues to remain under growing threat.

Congress Must Pass The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

Across our nation today, the promise of democracy is at risk. States have introduced more than 400 bills and enacted 30 laws that . . .

Blocked For the People Act Vote Shows Need to End Filibuster

Last night’s procedural vote shows for the second time in two months that there is majority support in the Senate for the essential...

Paralyzed Veterans Join Florida Voting Rights Lawsuit

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Paralyzed Veterans of America Florida and the Paralyzed Veterans of America Central Florida chapters joined...

On voting rights we must acknowledge the urgency of this moment

We stand by the strong remarks made by President Biden today, asserting that the ongoing efforts to restrict the right to vote are the...

Celebrate the 26th Amendment but there's more to do to fulfill its promise

Today marks the 50th Anniversary of the ratification of the 26th Amendment—a constitutional guarantee that provided 18-year-olds the. . .

Ruling further undermines VRA, threatens marginalized voters

We are deeply troubled and disappointed by the Supreme Court’s ruling today in Brnovich v. DNC, which undermines one of the strongest. . .

GOP filibuster halts S 1 debate - Our statement

“Today’s vote shows strong support in the Senate for federal action to protect Americans’ voting rights against the wave of ongoing. . .

Voting Rights Groups Sue to Block New Restrictions that Make Voter Registration Much Harder in FL

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Fair Elections Center and the Southern Poverty Law Center filed a lawsuit to challenge Florida Senate Bill 90...

Voting Rights Groups Seek to Ensure Fair Chance to Apply for Voting Rights Restoration in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Fair Elections Center and Kentucky Equal Justice Center today filed a complaint in the Franklin Circuit Court of...

Time to end the filibuster - Our statement

The United States government has a foundational responsibility, grounded in the Constitution, to ensure the voting rights of all Americans..

Letter to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis - Veto SB 90!

Dear Governor DeSantis: The legislature has passed and delivered to you for a decision SB 90, which will create barriers for eligible...

Court upholds halt to purge of Wisconsin voter rolls

MADISON, Wis. – In a complete victory for voters’ rights, the Supreme Court of Wisconsin today ruled in a 5-2 decision...

Our statement on Georgia's new voter suppression laws

The Georgia legislature’s passage of this harmful legislation flagrantly attempts to erect barriers to free and fair elections, and is...

Khaula Zafar, Communications Director kzafar@fairelectionscenter.org

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