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The national, nonpartisan Election Protection coalition works year-round to ensure that all voters have an equal opportunity to vote and have that vote count. Made up of more than 100 local, state and national partners, Election Protection uses a wide range of tools and activities to protect, advance and defend the right to vote.

Kristen Clarke Confirmed

Kristen Clarke, a longtime champion of civil rights, has been confirmed to serve as Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice. She will be the first Black woman in history to serve in the role. Kristen has spent her life defending equality, and she will bring her vast experience with her to the DOJ. 

 

Democracy Matters

Since the November 3rd election, there have been over 4 dozen lawsuits filed in the courts challenging the election outcome. We are standing up to safeguard the rights of Black voters and have intervened in 17 of these suits. We have achieved success in all. Over 150 million Americans participated in this election and their voices matter.

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Time is of the essence. As it works to finalize its #AFFH rule, @HUDgov should include language explicitly requiring grantees to take immediate steps to ensure that their fair housing plans are up to date.

Learn more about why this is so crucial: https://t.co/OI71peTTeA.

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6 months into office, Biden has already appointed more Black women to federal appeals court seats than all but one previous president.

There have only been 11 Black women ever confirmed as federal appeals court judges since the U.S courts began in 1789.

Joe Biden Has Appointed More Black Women To U.S. Appeals Courts Than Nearly Any President

Six months into his presidency, Biden is already responsible for three of the 11 Black women ever confirmed as federal appeals court judges.

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Election Protection

The national, nonpartisan Election Protection coalition works year-round to ensure that all voters have an equal opportunity to vote and have that vote count. Made up of more than 100 local, state and national partners, Election Protection uses a wide range of tools and activities to protect, advance and defend the right to vote. Election Protection provides Americans from coast to coast with comprehensive information and assistance at all stages of voting – from registration, to absentee and early voting, to casting a vote at the polls, to overcoming obstacles to their participation. Election Protection helps voters make sure their vote is counted through a number of resources, including: A suite of voter helplines, Voter Protection field programs across the country, and digital outreach tools. Throughout the election cycle we’re working tirelessly to protect the vote.

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Reflecting on the One Year Passing of John Lewis

Reflecting on the One Year Passing of John Lewis

Jul 17, 2021 |

(Washington, D.C.) - One year after the passing of civil rights hero and long-time member of Congress, John Lewis, the nation reflects on his fight for voting rights and justice for all. The following is a statement from Damon Hewitt, president and executive director...