Public Interest Groups Renew Call for US Commission on Civil Rights to Revoke Appointment of Election Denier to Election Assistance Commission Board of Advisors Posted on July 19, 2023 Election Protection The letter contends that the views and actions of Cleta Mitchell, who was deeply enmeshed in former President Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 federal election, are incompatible with the missions of both commissions. WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 19, 2023) – Free Speech For People and Generation Vote issued a letter today to the U.S. CommissionRead More
Fifth Circuit Court Ruling In The Case Challenging Unsafe And Unequal Election Practices In Texas During A Pandemic Featured in Law 360 Posted on October 22, 2020 Election Protection Following the ruling, plaintiffs file new motion for preliminary injunction for relief under the Voter Rights Act to require the statewide mask mandate in Texas be applied at polling locations. Law 360 recently covered the Fifth Circuit Court’s ruling in Mi Familia Vota v. Abbott — the case challenging unsafe and unequal election practices inRead More
Susan Greenhalgh presents paper on best practices for online balloting options amid COVID-19 pandemic Posted on June 29, 2020 (July 2, 2020) Election Protection As States grapple with the additional challenges of holding elections during the novel coronavirus pandemic, election administrators are exploring and implementing technology to increase capacity to deliver blank ballots electronically and to provide necessary accessible ballot marking options for voters with disabilities. Free Speech For People Senior Advisor on Election Security Susan Greenhalgh and Dr.Read More