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Language Access & Local Voting Rights: A Case Study of Arabic Language Assistance in Michigan Communities

This case study examines how two Michigan cities, Dearborn and Hamtramck, responded to gaps in federal language-access protections and expanded access to Arabic-language voting assistance at the local level.

Research
Angelo Ancheta
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Winning Universal Child Care in New Mexico

In 2025, New Mexico became the first state in the country to implement universal child care—a historic milestone that shows what is possible when movements build power over the long term.

Policy Briefs
Nick Wertsch
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Voting Rights and Representation in the Aftermath of Louisiana v. Callais

This brief examines what the Supreme Court's Callais decision means for communities of color, what has already changed in its wake, and what reforms — from state voting rights acts to proportional representation — can meet this moment.

Policy Briefs
Angelo Ancheta

Keep That Same Energy

About the event series for black and brown millennials

Campaign
Shanaé Bass
David Perrin
Lesley Williams

Rensselaer County Board of Elections Lawsuit

Lawsuit filed to block the Board of Elections of Rensselaer County, New York from illegally disclosing residents’ protected personal information to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) when they register to vote.

Case
Updated July 26, 2019
New York
Pending

Notice Letter to Rensselaer County Board of Elections

Re: Announced Policy's Violation of Sections 5 and 8 of the National Voter Registration Act

Litigation
Chiraag Bains
Ben Berwick

NVRA Complaint Against Rensselaer County Board of Elections

A newly announced policy of the Rensselaer County Board of Elections violates the National Voter Registration Act

Litigation

Elster and Pynchon v. the City of Seattle

Supporting Seattle's voter-approved Democracy Voucher Program — a system designed to empower small donors and the candidates they support in city elections.

Case
Updated July 23, 2019
Washington
Decided

Letter to Rensselaer County Board of Elections

The County announced it would “immediately” begin sharing the identities of persons who register to vote through the DMV with the Immigration and Customs Service (“ICE”). This is in violation of Sections 5 and 8 of the NVRA.

Litigation
Chiraag Bains

Letter In Support of the Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2011

The Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2011 would protect the right to vote, the indisputable cornerstone of our democracy, without interfering with rights granted under the First Amendment. Congress should act quickly to pass this needed legislation.

Testimony and Public Comment
Brenda Wright

How an Important Federal Law Can Help Millions of Low-Income People Register to Vote Through State Public Assistance Agencies

A Primer for Advocates on the National Voter Registration Act

Policy Briefs
FRAC
Demos

Amicus Brief on LGBT Title VII Cases

The Supreme Court should hold that Title VII bars discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Litigation

When the Rainbow is Not Enough

LGB+ Voices in the 2019 Black Census

Research
Black Futures Lab
Demos
Color Of Change
SocioAnalitica Research