Challenges to Voter Suppression Laws

Voting rights are under attack in this country as politicians across the country pass voter restriction laws. These restrictions to voting take many forms and make it harder for eligible voters to exercise their most fundamental constitutional right.

04/05/2012

Voter ID

Let Ruthelle Vote

By Elizabeth Beresford, ACLU at 2:39pm

After multiple lawsuits, 84-year-old Ruthelle Frank was able to vote in Tuesday's Wisconsin primary. But she still might not be able to vote in November.

03/05/2012

Voter ID

Willing to Die for Their Country, But Unable to Vote in It

By Jon Sherman, Voting Rights Project at 4:36pm

One veteran told us: "If I can serve my country, I should be able to vote for who runs it."

12/13/2011

Voter ID

Out in the Cold at Age 84: Wisconsin's Ruthelle Frank Fights for Her Right to Vote

By Jon Sherman, Voting Rights Project at 11:39am

Ruthelle Frank has been voting since 1948, but Wisconsin's new photo ID law could prevent her from voting at the next election.

American Civil Liberties Union