Voting Rights

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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What you need to know

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In 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down what had been called the “heart” of the Voting Rights Act.
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After the 2020 presidential election, legislators introduced more than 400 bills in nearly every state, aimed at restricting access to the franchise, primarily in communities of color.
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The onslaught has not abated. In 2023, lawmakers introduced at least 356 anti-voter bills.

What's at Stake

The fight for voting rights remains as critical as ever. Politicians across the country continue to engage in voter suppression, efforts that include additional obstacles to registration, and large-scale dilution of minority voters’ rights. Through litigation and advocacy, the ACLU is fighting back against attempts to curtail the vital right that is preservative of all others, the right to vote. ​

More about the Voting Rights Project

 

The fight for voting rights remains as critical as ever. Politicians across the country continue to engage in voter suppression, efforts that include additional obstacles to registration, and large-scale dilution of minority voters’ rights. Through litigation and advocacy, the ACLU is fighting back against attempts to curtail the vital right that is preservative of all others, the right to vote. ​

More about the Voting Rights Project

 

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