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In our elections, every voice must be heard, and every vote must count. Voting should be accessible for all citizens, and our laws should promote participation in our democracy and instill trust in our elections.
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CLC seeks to protect and expand access to voting and instill trust in our elections.

CLC fights in court anti-voter laws that target Black voters, voters of color, and voters with disabilities.  CLC advocates to restore voting rights for Americans with past felony convictions, and advocates for state and federal policies that improve and protect in-person voting access and voter registration.  

CLC also builds confidence in our election processes at the state and federal levels, including updating the Electoral Count Act to strengthen the guardrails surrounding the Electoral College process. CLC supports policies to bolster protections and streamline the process for the election workers and poll workers who keep our elections safe and secure.   

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CLC Sues to Block Trump Administration’s Illegal Election Overreach

On behalf of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), Secure Families Initiative (SFI) and Arizona Students’ Association (ASA), Campaign Legal Center (CLC) and State Democracy Defenders Fund (SDDF) are suing the Executive Office of the President over this unlawful presidential overreach.  

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Emily Burns
Jonathan Diaz
March 31, 2025
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Why We Still Need a Strong Voting Rights Act

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Emily Burns
February 25, 2025

Efforts to Undermine the Freedom to Vote, Explained

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Emily Burns
April 14, 2025

A Losing Candidate in North Carolina Wants to Silence 65,000 Voters

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Valencia Richardson
Emily Burns
April 14, 2025

Montanans Deserve to Register to Vote Free of Fear

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Emma Krug
April 10, 2025

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We Need To Talk About the Supreme Court

Voting is an essential American freedom, but an executive order by President Trump is illegally and unconstitutionally threatening that freedom for millions of Americans.

We sued to block this unlawful presidential overreach.

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Defending the Freedom to Vote from the Trump Administration’s Unconstitutional Presidential Overreach (LULAC, et al. v. Executive Office of the President)

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Protecting the Promise of American Citizenship

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Feb 21

Antidemocratic: A Conversation with David Daley

On Friday, February 21, at 12:15 p.m. EST, Campaign Legal Center’s Bruce V. Spiva was joined by David Daley to discuss Daley’s book, “Antidemocratic.” Daley examined the emergence of a dangerous legal movement and its attack on voting rights over the past 50 years.

Friday, February 21st, 2025

12:15 pm - 01:15 pm ET • Virtual

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Combating Arbitrary Changes to the Rights Restoration Process in Tennessee (Falls v. Goins II)

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Protecting All Americans From Illegal Voter Purges and Wrongful Voter Challenges

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Ensuring Military and Overseas Voters Can Make Their Voice Heard This Election

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Protecting Military and Overseas Voters from Frivolous Mass Challenges in Georgia (Secure Families Initiative v. Raffensperger)

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Protecting Military and Overseas Voters from Last Minute Georgia Election Rules

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Protecting Virginians from Last Minute, Illegal Voter Purges (Virginia Coalition For Immigrant Rights v. Beals)

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Ensuring Fair Voter Registration Practices in New Mexico (Millions for Prisoners New Mexico v. Toulouse Oliver)

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Protecting Alabamians from Voter Purges (Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice v. Allen)

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Sep 24

Electing the President: From Election Day to the Joint Session

On September 24, 2024, from 1-2 p.m. Campaign Legal Center hosted Electing the President: From Election Day to the Joint Session. We brought advocates and experts together to discuss the crucial role the Electoral Count Reform Act will have in ensuring this year’s presidential election runs smoothly and took a deep dive into what the process will look like from 2024 forward.

Tuesday, September 24th, 2024

01:00 pm - 02:00 pm ET • Virtual

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Securing Our Elections

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Aug 22

The Primary Solution: A Conversation with Nick Troiano

On August 22, 2024, from 2-3 p.m. ET, Campaign Legal Center Senior Vice President Paul Smith hosted author and Unite America Executive Director Nick Troiano for a discussion on his book, “The Primary Solution: Rescuing Our Democracy from the Fringes.” 

Thursday, August 22nd, 2024

02:00 pm - 03:00 pm ET • Virtual

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Voting and Elections

Protecting Alabamians’ Freedom to Vote in the 2024 Election (Clarke v. Allen)

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Jul 24 Past Event

Minority Rule: A Conversation with Ari Berman and Advocates

On Wednesday, July 24, at 1 pm EST Campaign Legal Center Senior Vice President Bruce Spiva hosted this event with author Ari Berman and advocates Cliff Albright and Katie Fahey discussing Berman's new book "Minority Rule" and the importance of safeguarding the freedom to vote.

Wednesday, July 24th, 2024

01:00 pm - 02:00 pm • Virtual

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Protecting Nevadans Who Vote by Mail (RNC v. Burgess)

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Jun 25

The Court v. The Voters: A Conversation with Joshua Douglas

On Tuesday, June 25, at 1 PM, professor and author Joshua A. Douglas joined Campaign Legal Center Senior Vice President Paul Smith to discuss his book "The Court v. The Voters: The Troubling Story of How the Supreme Court Has Undermined Voting Rights."

Tuesday, June 25th, 2024

01:00 pm - 02:00 pm ET • Virtual

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Voting and Elections

Jun 12

How Election Officials Are Preparing for the 2024 Presidential Election

On June 12, 2024, at 1 PM, Campaign Legal Center hosted this event to hear from election officials about the tried-and-tested systems in place to make sure votes are cast fairly and counted correctly, and to provide the opportunity to find out more about what election officials are focused on between now and when voting begins in their states for the general election. 

Wednesday, June 12th, 2024

01:00 pm - 02:00 pm ET • Virtual

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Protecting Nevadans from Voter Purge Efforts (RNC v. Aguilar)

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