Promoting Access to the Ballot
NAACP v. Husted
Ohio voters will gain greater access to the ballot in a settlement announced April 17, 2015 by the American Civil Liberties Union. The agreement with Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted stems from a federal lawsuit, NAACP v. Husted, which challenged Ohio's attempt to slash early voting opportunities.
Status: Closed (Settled)
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U.S. Supreme Court
Jun 2013
Promoting Access to the Ballot
Arizona v. Inter Tribal Council of Arizona
Whether Arizona may require proof of citizenship before registering to vote in federal elections when federal law does not.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Jun 2013
Promoting Access to the Ballot
Arizona v. Inter Tribal Council of Arizona
Whether Arizona may require proof of citizenship before registering to vote in federal elections when federal law does not.
Georgia
Aug 2012
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Common Cause v. Billups
In 2005, the Georgia legislature passed a law requiring voters to show photo ID before voting at the polls on Election Day. The ACLU Voting Rights Project and the ACLU of Georgia joined two individual voters and five other non-profit organizations in a lawsuit challenging the law under the 24th Amendment, Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Protection Clause, and the state constitution.
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Georgia
Aug 2012
Promoting Access to the Ballot
Common Cause v. Billups
In 2005, the Georgia legislature passed a law requiring voters to show photo ID before voting at the polls on Election Day. The ACLU Voting Rights Project and the ACLU of Georgia joined two individual voters and five other non-profit organizations in a lawsuit challenging the law under the 24th Amendment, Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Protection Clause, and the state constitution.
South Dakota
May 2010
Promoting Access to the Ballot
Voting Rights
Janis v. Nelson
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South Dakota
May 2010
Promoting Access to the Ballot
Voting Rights
Janis v. Nelson
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May 2010
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Request for Hearing on U.S. Felon Disfranchisement Laws to the IACHR
The felony disfranchisement laws, policies and practices of the United States violate the right to vote free from discrimination under the American Declaration on the Rights and Duties of Man and the Inter-American Convention on Human Rights.
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May 2010
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Request for Hearing on U.S. Felon Disfranchisement Laws to the IACHR
The felony disfranchisement laws, policies and practices of the United States violate the right to vote free from discrimination under the American Declaration on the Rights and Duties of Man and the Inter-American Convention on Human Rights.