While this voter suppression attempt was quashed, there are many others happening across the country in places such as Harris County, Texas. Over the next few weeks, New Americans and people of color must continue to stand up to these attacks on our voting rights and fight back by voting. Because when we vote, we win!

These are not words from someone who sees us and our children as human. This proves once again that the cruelty has been—and still is—the point. We will make our voices heard at the ballot box in November and elect a new generation of leaders who are grounded in dignity and care for all, and will put an end to the routine terrorization of immigrant children.

This week is National Voter Education Week—a friendly reminder to get #ReadytoVote! While there’s still a few days before Election Day (25, to be exact), you definitely want to make a plan now and vote early, if you can.

Here’s a checklist of actions you should take ASAP:
 
✅ Register to vote or update your registration 
✅ Research your local races and ballot initiatives 
✅ Request a vote-by-mail ballot or find your polling place 
✅ Mail in your ballot or make a plan to vote in-person 
✅ Encourage your friends to register to vote 
✅ Stay informed