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Lawyers’ Committee Releases Preliminary Election Protection 2012 Findings to Congress with Testimony Highlighting Recurring Problems Causing Voting Difficulties

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.

Nov 1

Straight Ticket Voting Can Lead to Confusion at the Polls

Voters are encouraged to make a voting checklist to be fully prepared for any unexpected event on Election Day.

Oct 30

Wisconsin Election Protection Poll Watchers Dedicated to Nonpartisanship

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.

Oct 18

Voter Rights Advocates Launch Billboard Campaign

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

Oct 2

Lawyers’ Committee Praises Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court’s Ruling Blocking ID Requirements as Partial Victory

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.

Sep 4

Respect My Vote! Townhall In Charlotte, Nc Mobilizes Young Voters To Fight Back Against Voter Suppression Efforts In Numerous States And To Get Out The Vote

Aug 9

Election Protection Launches Smartphone App

The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, partnering with other organizations, launched a dynamic smartphone application to educate and empower voters across the country.

Jun 5

Wisconsin Recall Election Alert: Major Confusion Over Residency Requirements As Voters Head To The Polls Today

Voters can call 1-866-OUR-VOTE with questions or to report any and all issues experienced at the polls.

Jun 5

Deceptive Robocalls Reported As Election Protection Continues to Provide Crucial Assistance to Wisconsin Voters for June 5th Recall Elections

We have received reports that voters are receiving deceptive robocalls telling them they do not need to vote today. This could not be further from the truth. If you receive such a call, disregard it, alert us at 1-866-OUR-VOTE, and head to the polls!

Jun 4

Election Protection to Provide Crucial Assistance to Wisconsin Voters for June 5th Recall Elections

As Wisconsin voters prepare to head to the polls on June 5th for the Recall Elections, Election Protection (EP), the nation's largest nonpartisan voter protection coalition, led by the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, is here to help.

Non-Partisan Election Protection Coalition Provided Assistance to Voters across Ohio, Mississippi, Virginia, and Pennsylvania on Election Day

The Election Protection (EP) Hotline, 1-866-OUR VOTE (1-866-687-8683), operating live on Election Day 2011 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., fielded over three thousand calls from voters seeking information and assistance from states across the nation. Overall during this election cycle the hotline fielded approximately five thousand calls. EP also had field programs in Ohio and Pennsylvania and Virginia. Overall problems highlight the need for election officials to do a better job providing information to voters when moving or consolidating polling locations and assistance available at the polling place.

Election Protection 2010 a Success!

WASHINGTON, DC - Election Protection, the nation's largest nonpartisan voter protection coalition, received at the time of this release, more than 20,000 calls to its 1-866-OUR-VOTE Hotline. As Election Protection has found in our programs over the past decade, despite the best efforts and intentions of election officials and poll workers, too many voters are prevented or frustrated from voting because of a registration and election system that is outdated and in need of modernization.

Election Protection Combatting Voter Suppression on Election Day

WASHINGTON, DC -- Across the country, groups are mobilizing to monitor polling precincts for fraud but recent events show that their actions: poll watching, signs, slogans on clothing and other tactics can instead intimidate voters and suppress the vote. Election Protection, the nation's largest, nonpartisan voter protection coalition, is mobilizing to prevent voter suppression efforts before and on Election Day.

Primary Day in DC: Limited Resources As Voters and Election Officials Adjust to Changes

From the perspective of Election Protection, the nation's largest nonpartisan voter protection coalition, the narrative for Primary Day in DC was one of voter frustration in response to the allotment of limited resources at voting precincts and poll workers struggling to adapt to the changes unveiled during this election.

Election Protection Calls on Board to Increase Preparedness in Advance of November 2

The nonpartisan Election Protection coalition received reports of issues with the new machines throughout the day. Election Protection is eager to work with the Board of Elections of the City of New York to improve voter experience before November.

Election Protection Coalition Ready to Assist Voters During Evening Rush

Problems reported to the Election Protection Hotline today range from problems with voting machines to inadequate privacy measures. The Election Protection Hotline remains open until polls close today to help voters cast effective ballots during the evening rush.

Election Protection Off to a Great Start Assisting Primary Election Voters Washington, D.C.

Election Protection, the nation's largest nonpartisan voter protection coalition, is in gear helping voters across Washington, D.C. to cast meaningful ballots through a comprehensive voter protection program.

Nonpartisan Election Protection Coalition is in Full-Swing Assisting Voters Across New York City

Election Protection Hotline Available to Help Voters in New York

Election Protection Hotline Available to Help Voters in Washington, D.C.

Election Protection ready for Nov. 3rd Elections

Today, with Virginians across the Commonwealth turning out to elect a new Governor, Election Protection is on the ground to ensure the voting process is a smooth one.

Senate Examines Voting Problems from 2008 Election: Registration-Related Issues Are Most Costly and Burdensome

Nation's Largest Voter Protection Coalition Releases 2008 Report

EP: What Comes Next

Today's Events Exemplify the Need for True Reform

A Florida Report: Voters Across Florida at Risk of Being Disenfranchised

A Michigan Alert: Long Line Plagues Polling on East Side of Detroit

Voters report line is 1,000 people long and wait is five hours at Beth Eden Baptist

An Election Alert: Virginia and Pennsylvania

Virginia and Pennsylvania voters face serious threats to their voting rights at the polls

Developing Stories from Election Protection: 12:30 p.m.

Updates from Florida, Michigan, and Missouri

Developing Stories from Election Protection: 10 a.m.

Updates from Virginia, Michigan, and Florida

Developing Stories from Election Protection: 9 a.m.

Updates from Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Ohio

Developing Stories from Election Protection: 8 a.m.

Updates from Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Florida

Developing Story from Election Protection

Dozens of callers in Virginia are reporting serious polling place problems

Voting Hotspots, Issues, and Breaking News

Election Day Briefings at 10:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m., and 7:00 p.m.

Federal Court Ruling: Ohio State Officials Responsible for Implementing National Voter Registration Law

Secretary of State Brunner and Department of Job and Family Services Director Jones-Kelly must enforce national voter registration act provisions for agency-based voter registration

Georgia Election Officials Violate Voting Rights Act

The United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia today issued a preliminary injunction against Secretary of State Karen Handel

Monitor Election Problems Nationwide with OurVoteLive.org

Search by State or County for Real-Time Voter Reports on Election Day

Use Twitter to Protect the Vote

Election Protection, techPresident, Rock the Vote, and others announce a new voter protection resource.

Voting Rights Groups Call for End to Tainted Investigations of Ohio Voters

ACLU, Project Vote, Demos, Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and others urge Hamilton County Prosecutor to suspend baseless, intimidating investigation

"What Not to Wear," Election Day Special

Before heading to the polls on Election Day, first make sure what you are wearing doesn't hamper your ability to vote.

Voter Assistance Hotline Up and Running in Georgia 10am Press Conference Thursday

West Virginia Early Voters: Do Not Be Discouraged.

Voting machine problems can be avoided by requesting assistance, examining paper receipt, and calling 866-OUR-VOTE with questions.

NBC News and Election Protection Announce Partnership

NBC News and 1-866-OUR-VOTE join forces to provide voters with live, confidential help and to report registration and voting problems.

This Election: Deceptive Practices 2.0?

Amid daily reports of voter suppression and dirty tricks in the 2008 Presidential election, major civil rights organizations today released a report exposing a worrying new generation of online deceptive practices designed to mislead and intimidate voters.

State of the Vote: 18 Days to Go

A roundup of the some of the many examples thus far of ways voter's rights are in jeopardy with just 18 days to go to the election.

U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Ohio Voters' Rights

Election Protection, the nation's largest nonpartisan voter protection coalition, commended the U.S. Supreme Court today for protecting new voters in Ohio from eleventh-hour challenges to their right to vote.

Media Advisory: Deceptive Practices 2.0

Reports expose the new generation of online voter suppression

Voting Rights Experts' Statements on Voter Registration Issues

Voting rights experts separate the fact from the fiction on voter registration issues.

Voter Protection Coalition Hopeful Following Federal Court's Ruling in Indiana Voting Case

Election Protection responds to the U.S. District court ruling late Monday on the early voting lawsuit in Indiana

New Voters in Ohio Face Threat of Ineligibility, Intimidation

A coalition of voting rights groups today took twin actions to protect the right to vote of hundreds of thousands of Ohions who registered to vote this year, and to halt recent efforts by law enforcement officials in one Ohio county apparently aimed at intimidating Ohions

Georgia Voter List Purge Challenged in Federal Lawsuit

A coalition of voting rights groups filed a lawsuit today on behalf of Cherokee County resident Jose Morales against Georgia Secretary of State Karen Handel, asking a federal court in Atlanta to halt the use of database matching procedures that inaccurately flag United States citizens as non-citizens, jeopardizing their attempts to register and vote.

Thousands of Eligible Ohio Voters' Registrations at Risk

Election Protection urges the Courts to uphold election law and protect the right to vote for thousands of Ohioans

Voting Rights' Groups to Attorney General: Lawsuit against Gov. Accountability Board Imperils Voters

Election Protection files new brief decrying Van Hollen lawsuit in Wisconsin as misapplication of federal voting statute

First Time, Student Voters Facing Dirty Tricks and Challenges Nationwide

Election Protection offers assistance at 1-866-OUR-VOTE for problems registering or voting

Ohio Courts Uphold Newly Registered Voters' Rights

State and federal decisions affirm Ohio voters' access to simultaneous voter registration and absentee voting

As Key Voting Deadlines Approach, Major Nonpartisan Voter Protection Coalition Launches 2008 General Election Efforts

For Immediate Release: September 17, 2008

America's Largest Nonpartisan Voter Protection Coalition Launches Hotline in a Nationwide Effort for Fair and Secure Elections

For Immediate Release: August 11, 2008

Lawyers' Committee's Jonah Goldman Delivers Powerful Testimony Before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary

For Immediate Release: 5/20/2008

Election Protection Off to a Great Start Assisting Primary Election Voters in North Carolina and Indiana

For Immediate Release: 5/6/2008

Election Protection Fields Nearly 800 Calls During North Carolina and Indiana Primary Elections

For Immediate Release: 5/6/2008

Election Protection to Provide Primary Election Day Hotline Assistance to Voters in North Carolina

For Immediate Release: 5/1/2008

Election Protection to Provide Primary Election Day Hotline to Assist Voters in North Carolina and Indiana

For Immediate Release: 5/1/2008

Election Protection Coalition Fields Over 1,000 Calls Reporting Scattered Problems Throughout Pennsylvania

As polls closed across Pennsylvania this evening, the Election Protection Coalition reported receiving over 1,000 calls to the Voter Protection Hotline throughout the day.

Lawyers' Committee Releases Interim Election Protection 2008 Primary Report

The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law last week released its interim Election Protection 2008 Primary Report detailing the program's findings in this year's primaries.

Election Protection to Provide Primary Election Day Hotline to Assist Voters in Pennsylvania

(Washington, DC) April 16, 2008 With just over one week before the Pennsylvania primary, Election Protection, the nation's largest non-partisan voter protection coalition, will be available to assist Primary Election Day voters with questions and to ensure that all voters know their rights.