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Neda Khoshkhoo

“Show Me Your Papers” Bills Like the SAVE Act Are Gaining Popularity—And Would Disenfranchise Millions

These proof of citizenship bills capitalize on anti-immigrant sentiment and perpetuate outright lies to justify restrictive practices that will make it harder for everyone to vote. 

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Nearly Two Dozen Leading Civil Rights Groups Condemn Trump Administration Memo Threatening Lawyers and Law Firms That Bring Suits Against the Federal Government

Dēmos joins 22 civil rights organizations in condemning President Trump’s memorandum and calling for urgent action to defend the rule of law.

Testimony and Public Comment
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The SAVE Act's Threat to Community-Based Voter Registration Drives

The SAVE Act would gut third-party voter registration, a method more often used by Black and brown voters and other groups that have historically faced greater hurdles in voting.

Research
Neda Khoshkhoo
Angelo Ancheta
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Statement on the 2024 U.S. General Election

Over the next four years, people power will be more important than ever in making our democratic process and economy work for our communities.  

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Taifa Smith Butler
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Phi Nguyen
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Angelo Ancheta
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Neda Khoshkhoo
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Economic Justice
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The current go-it-alone economic system has created record inequality and stalled mobility for the next generation. A new paradigm must be created.

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