Press Releases
about Voting Rights
Aug 11, 2020
ACLU of Georgia Sees Opportunity in Federal Court Decision Regarding Black Voters Matter Lawsuit
ATLANTA – “We are encouraged that the court continues to review our claim that the postage requirement may be an unconstitutional burden on Georgia voters,” said Sean Young, ...
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
Aug 05, 2020
Hoosiers Send 10,000+ Messages to Election Officials Demanding No-Excuse Absentee Voting
INDIANAPOLIS – The ACLU of Indiana has recently raised concerns regarding the lack of no-excuse absentee voting in Indiana for the November elections. In addition to signing onto...
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
Aug 05, 2020
ACLU of Iowa Statement on Felony Disenfranchisement Executive Order
The following statement can be attributed to ACLU of Iowa Executive Director Mark Stringer.
"We're pleased that finally tens of thousands of Iowans can now fully participate in the...
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
Jul 29, 2020
ACLU of Michigan Applauds Flint City Clerk for New Initiatives to Help Absentee Voters
DETROIT – The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan applauds the Flint City Clerk for taking new steps that will help voters cast absentee ballots less than one week out fro...
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
Jul 29, 2020
WV Groups, Community Leaders Call on Governor, Secretary of State and County Clerks to Replicate Primary Election Voting and Absentee Ballot Request Options
Absentee Ballot Applications Should Be Mailed to All Registered Voters
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
Jul 23, 2020
Groups Challenge Rhode Island Vote-By-Mail Requirements That Put Voters at Risk During COVID-19 Pandemic
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The American Civil Liberties Union, Campaign Legal Center, and law firm Fried Frank filed a federal lawsuit today challenging Rhode Island’s witness/notary r...
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
Court case: Common Cause Rhode Island v. Gorbea
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WisconsinJan 2026
Voting Rights
United States V. Wisconsin Elections Commission. Explore Case.United States v. Wisconsin Elections Commission
The Department of Justice sued the Wisconsin Elections Commission and its members, demanding the state produce its full, unredacted voter file, which contains highly sensitive and personal data on every voter in the state. This suit appears to be part of the federal government's efforts to build a national voter database without congressional authorization and to improperly question the validity of state voter rolls. -
ArizonaJan 2026
Voting Rights
United States V. Fontes. Explore Case.United States v. Fontes
The United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) sued Arizona demanding the release of its full, unredacted voter file, which includes the highly sensitive and personal data of every voter in the state. This suit appears to be part of DOJ’s effort to build a national voter database without congressional authorization, improperly question the validity of state voter rolls, and intimidate eligible voters in Arizona and around the country. -
New MexicoDec 2025
Voting Rights
United States V. Oliver. Explore Case.United States v. Oliver
The Department of Justice sued New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver, demanding the state produce its full, unredacted voter file, which contains highly sensitive and personal data on every voter in the state. This suit appears to be part of the federal government's efforts to build a national voter database without congressional authorization and to improperly question the validity of state voter rolls. -
Washington, D.C.Dec 2025
Voting Rights
Civil Liberties
United States V. Evans. Explore Case.United States v. Evans
Representing Common Cause and two D.C. voters, the ACLU Voting Rights Project and has filed a motion to intervene in a federal lawsuit over the federal government’s demand that D.C. turn over its entire voter registration rolls, including voters’ sensitive personal data such as drivers’ license numbers and partial social security numbers.