Supreme Court rules 7-2 that federal law preempts Arizona's proof of citizenship requirement
Hearing to recap voting problems and successes in Illinois. Voters in Illinois are encouraged to come out and share their experiences!
Documents widespread voting problems and offers proposals to improve the system
Learn more about Shelby County v. Holder and Arizona v. ITCA
On April 9th, the Lawyers' Committee hosted forum on Voter Suppression 2.0 and Electoral Reform
Study shows that minorities are disproportionately affected by voter ID laws.
The Daily Pennsylvanian
Voter ID bill being considered by the Maryland House of Delegates.
CecilDaily.com
Fox News
A new study indicates that minority youth voters are significantly more likely to be asked to show voter ID at their polling places than white voters.
Politico
A national Task Force on Emergency Preparedness for Elections, will hopefully identify laws that will reduce the effects of emergency circumstances arising near Election Day on voter turnout.
foxreno.com
Today the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law released a report of its preliminary findings from Election Protection 2012 to Congress and urged them to tackle the recurring problems that continue to cause difficulties for too many voters.
Voters are encouraged to make a voting checklist to be fully prepared for any unexpected event on Election Day.
Members of the nonpartisan Wisconsin Election Protection of Wisconsin are dismayed to hear reports today that the Romney campaign's volunteer (elections) observer training included misinformation about Wisconsin voting laws.
Voting rights, civil rights and labor organizations are joining forces to erect get-out-and-vote billboards in four Ohio and Wisconsin cities this week
The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is pleased with today's ruling by Pennsylvania Commonwealth Judge Robert Simpson blocking Act 18, which was signed into law by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett.
Don't forget, this Wednesday (6/12) in Chicago there will be a hearing on the state of voting in Illinois. There will be interpreters for voters who want to give testimony in Spanish. More information and flyers are available on our website. htt...
The Presidential Commission on Election Administration is tasked with many items that the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) can tackle. Unfortunately, Congress has failed to fill and fund the EAC. The Hill Blogs writes on the need to revive the EAC...
As we await the Supreme Court's decision on Shelby County v. Holder, Representative John Lewis (D-GA) talks about the struggle for voting rights and calls the Voting Rights Rights Act "one of the most vital tools of our democracy." ow.l...
Next Wednesday, June 12th in Chicago as a follow up to Election Protection 2012, we will host a hearing for voters and community leaders to discuss their voting experience so we can improve our elections in Illinois. We hope to have a great turnout so...
Kudos! Illinois takes an important step in modernizing voter registration by passing online voter registration. It now heads to the Governor's desk http://www.sj-r.com/breaking/x1338690889/Quinn-to-get-online-voter-registration-billQuinn to get o...