Protect Democracy
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Every action counts in the fight to protect our rights and freedoms. Today in Protect Democracy we’re featuring May 26, 2025 news and critical calls-to-action. Freedom is a daily act of advocacy and holding our leaders accountable to the will of the people.
Together, we can realize a democracy that represents, reflects, and responds to all of us.
For far too long, special interests, ultra-wealthy donors, and vote suppressors have dominated our politics and attempted to silence the voices of everyday Americans, especially in Black and Brown communities.
America's democracy is under attack as the MAGA agenda seeks to undermine our democratic institutions, erode the rule of law, and strip away the rights that ensure every voice is heard and every vote counts. Join us to champion our rights, freedoms, and democracy, hold our leaders accountable to the people's will, and inspire voters to make a meaningful difference.
Urgent Calls to Action to Protect Democracy:
Click here to Tell Congress: Oppose the JUDGES Act
Click here to Tell Congress: Rein in ICE! Oppose giveaways to ICE in the federal budget!!
Click here to Tell the Senate: REJECT the anti-voter SAVE Act
Click here to Tell Trump: Don’t Give Refugees a Death Sentence
Click here to Hold Trump in Contempt
Click here to Stop Trump's Authoritarian Voter Suppression Scheme
Protect Democracy - News Briefs
House passes bill to require proof of citizenship to register to vote
ABC News
The House passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, mandating proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration. While Republicans support it as a measure to secure elections, voting rights groups argue it could disenfranchise eligible voters lacking specific documentation.
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Prove citizenship to vote? For some married women, it might not be so easy.
The Washington Post | By Patrick Marley and Yvonne Wingett Sanchez
Texas legislation requiring proof of citizenship to vote could disproportionately affect married or divorced women who have changed their names, potentially leading to mismatches in documentation and voting difficulties.
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US appeals court curtails key avenue to enforce voting rights law
Reuters | By Nate Raymond
A federal appeals court ruling limited the ability of civil rights activists to challenge voting laws under the Voting Rights Act in seven Midwestern states, marking a significant setback for voting rights enforcement.
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Federal judge blocks Trump order that could disenfranchise millions of voters
The Guardian | By Sam Levine
A federal judge blocked an executive order by former President Trump that required proof of citizenship to register to vote, citing concerns over disenfranchisement and the executive branch overstepping its authority.
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State voting rights acts are advocates' renewed focus
NPR
With federal voting rights legislation stalled, advocates are turning their attention to state-level protections, pushing for state voting rights acts to safeguard against racial discrimination in elections.
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ACLU, voting rights groups, and voters file federal lawsuit challenging unconstitutional New Hampshire voting law
ACLU
The ACLU and other groups filed a lawsuit against New Hampshire's new voting law, claiming it imposes unnecessary barriers and could disenfranchise eligible voters by eliminating certain registration options.
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Editorial: Another court decision weakens the Voting Rights Act. Will Congress act?
Los Angeles Times | By The Times Editorial Board
An editorial discusses recent court decisions that have weakened the Voting Rights Act and urges Congress to take action to restore and strengthen federal protections for voters.
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The Republican War on Voting
The New Yorker | By Sue Halpern
The article examines the surge of legislation in Republican-controlled states aimed at restricting voting access, highlighting concerns over the erosion of democratic norms and voter suppression tactics.
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