Voters should be able to cast their ballots freely, safely and equally to make the promise of democracy real for all. Arizona’s H.B. 2492, which Gov. Doug Ducey recently signed into law, denies Arizonans the right to vote based on the form they use to register and whether they can obtain, copy and submit paperwork that proves their U.S. citizenship status. CLC is suing on behalf of civil rights groups because the anti-voter policies in this law create new barriers to Arizonans’ freedom to vote and violate longstanding federal law.
The court’s decision is a win for Michigan’s voters, who overwhelmingly supported the creation of an independent redistricting commission to design fair maps that ensure our political system is truly of, by and for the people.
Last week, the Wisconsin Supreme Court gave a green light to unfair maps that will rig the system in favor of politicians, not voters.
CLC recently spoke with Wisconsin resident Helen Harris about why fair maps matter. This decision will impact communities and people's everyday lives. Watch now.
By imposing this serious penalty, this time the Federal Election Commission has done its job of protecting the First Amendment rights of American voters to participate freely in our elections without foreign influence.
Want to learn more about the impact of dark money and foreign interference in American elections? CLC’s Democracy Decoded podcast explores how America’s campaign finance system got to where it is now and how to fix it to create a democracy that is more inclusive and responsive to the American people.
Utah’s courts can help ensure every vote counts and every voice is heard by blocking the implementation of the state legislature’s gerrymandered congressional map. Read more.
Utahns of all political persuasions are calling for fair maps. Here are some of their stories:
A decade of the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act has shown us that this law simply is not enough to reduce the appearance and actual occurrence of corruption.
Want to quickly learn about the STOCK Act and proposals to fix it? CLC’s Kedric Payne breaks down everything you need to know in 67 seconds in this CLC Explains video.
The report highlights the need for state and local officials to ensure that existing laws are properly and equitably implemented and foster positive relationships with tribal governments and Native voters.
This Thursday, join us for a conversation about updating the Electoral Count Act (ECA) to protect the will of the people. During the event, experts will review what the ECA does, what loopholes need to be addressed and dive into the current proposals to update the 135-year-old law. Register now.
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