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News & Commentary about Voting Rights

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Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy and the fundamental right upon which all our civil liberties rest. The ACLU works to protect and expand Americansʼ freedom to vote.
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Voting booths

Nov 3, 2016

The Voter Fraud Lie We Can’t Shake

The Voter Fraud Lie We Can’t Shake
Ballot box

Nov 3, 2016

Let People Vote: Our Fight for Your Right to Vote in This Election

Let People Vote: Our Fight for Your Right to Vote in This Election
Ballot boxes

Oct 5, 2016

Drawing Representative Districts

Drawing Representative Districts
Kris Kobach

Sep 29, 2016

Avoiding Contempt of Court, Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach Says He’ll Let People Vote

Avoiding Contempt of Court, Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach Says He’ll Let People Vote
Ballot boxes

Sep 29, 2016

This November, Know Your Voting Rights

This November, Know Your Voting Rights
Voting gym

Aug 23, 2016

School Board Elections in Ferguson Are Rigged Against Black Voters

School Board Elections in Ferguson Are Rigged Against Black Voters
Voting gym

Aug 10, 2016

These States Wanted to Keep Communities of Color From Voting, but the Courts Said No, That’s Discriminatory

These States Wanted to Keep Communities of Color From Voting, but the Courts Said No, That’s Discriminatory
Voter suppression

Jul 29, 2016

Victory: North Carolina Legislators Won’t Be Able to Suppress the Vote This Election

Victory: North Carolina Legislators Won’t Be Able to Suppress the Vote This Election
The Iowa Supreme Court

Jun 30, 2016

Time Served for a Non-Violent Drug Offense? Sorry, You Still Can’t Vote if You Live in Iowa

Time Served for a Non-Violent Drug Offense? Sorry, You Still Can’t Vote if You Live in Iowa
Voting

Jun 24, 2016

Congress: Protect Every American’s Right to Vote this November

Congress: Protect Every American’s Right to Vote this November