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Arizona Could Illegally Disenfranchise 500,000 or More Voters

The state’s failure to update people’s address could have dire consequences for the 2018 election. We’re suing before it’s too late.
Under Court Order, ICE Must Reconsider Asylum Seekers’ Humanitarian Parole Applications

After ICE is forced to do a case-by-case review of asylum seekers’ requests for release from detention, we're seeing life-changing results.
California May Make Abortion Pill Available at All Public University Student Health Centers

A bill in the California legislature would expand abortion access, as much of the rest of the country is restricting it.
Brett Kavanaugh Chose Corporations Over the Public in a Major Net Neutrality Fight

Senators must decide whether they support a Supreme Court justice who values the free speech rights of corporations over those of their constituents.