Friend –

Every day the stakes in these elections get higher and the risk that voter suppression will impact the results becomes more alarming.

When Donald Trump and other politicians attempt to block millions of people from voting, they threaten our democracy.

When they do it during a raging pandemic, they risk people's lives.

And, when they target Black voters and other voters of color with no-holds-barred voter suppression tactics during a national reckoning on racial injustice, they instigate a culture of fear, hate, and bigotry.

The ACLU is hard at work fighting back against these reprehensible and undemocratic schemes to thwart the rights of voters. And especially now, in light of recent news, we know this election season could not be more critical. That's why we need your help in these last six weeks as we ramp up our efforts to meet the increase in voter suppression.

I'm reaching out to urge dedicated supporters like you to rush in a generous donation today.

Your gift will help ensure that our attorneys and advocates on the ground have everything they need to carry out the ACLU's sweeping three-pronged fight against voter suppression that's centered on litigation, education, and mobilization.

Since the pandemic began, the ACLU has filed over 20 voting rights cases across the country, most recently challenging Alaska's witness requirement for absentee ballots and taking on the Trump campaign in Pennsylvania, where they have filed suit to prevent the state from setting up drop boxes for the delivery of absentee ballots.

And, as Election Day approaches, we are increasing our efforts across the nation to protect the right to vote. For example:

• In Florida, we're pushing local election officials to ensure equity and accessibility in voting – including increasing early voting polling locations and early voting time.
• In Georgia, we're pressing local election boards in key counties to ensure in-person polling locations are open, staffed, and safe. We're also setting up a rapid response program to quickly identify and remedy poll closures, early voting restrictions, and other suppression strategies.

ACLU teams are working at every level to make voting safe and accessible for every voter.

But time is running short, and we have to keep the pressure on because the next six weeks are crucial in protecting the right to vote and our democracy.

So please, make as generous a donation as you possibly can right now and help advance the ACLU's urgent work to secure access to the ballot and other critical civil liberties between now and Election Day.

For freedom,

Anthony D. Romero
Executive Director, ACLU