Press Releases
about Voting Rights
May 25, 2020
Federal Court Blocks South Carolina Witness Requirement That Would Put Voters at Risk During COVID-19 Pandemic
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A federal court today blocked a South Carolina requirement that forced people who vote absentee to obtain a witness signature. The ruling, which applies to the J...
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
Court case: Thomas v. Andino
May 20, 2020
Reaction to Governor Lamont Executive Order Extending Absentee Vote-by-Mail for August Primary Election
HARTFORD, Conn. – In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Lamont today issued an emergency executive order to modify existing Connecticut absentee voting law to allow...
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
May 20, 2020
Georgia Absentee Ballots Taking 30 Plus Days to Process in Part Because Secretary of State Chose Arizona Vendor
ACLU of Georgia Urges State to Accept Ballots Postmarked on Election Day
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
May 20, 2020
Election Protection Hotline Live For Early Voting
Nevadans Can Report Voting Problems by Calling 866-OUR-VOTE
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
May 20, 2020
ACLU of Michigan Applauds Secretary of State for Announcing Plans to Mail All Registered Voters Absentee Ballot Applications for August and November Elections
DETROIT, Mich. – The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Michigan applauds Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson for announcing plans to mail absentee ballot applications to all...
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
May 13, 2020
South Carolina Enacts Emergency Protection for Voting During COVID-19 Pandemic
Action Follows Lawsuit by ACLU and LDF
COLUMBIA, S.C. — In a victory for voting rights, South Carolina took steps today to better protect voters in the June 9 primary during the ...
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
Court case: Thomas v. Andino
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