September is National Voter Registration Month – a country-wide effort to make sure *every* eligible person is registered in time to cast their ballot. Spread the word this #NVRM and get #VoteReady today at https://bit.ly/2Wu9lY4

Save The Date: Since 1965, the VRA has ensured fair representation for all Americans. But right now, those protections are under threat again—especially in places like Louisiana. On 10/15, The Legal Defense Fund will be fighting to protect those very rights, and we must tune in!

Together Forward: Civil Rights Groups Will Not Be Silenced https://bit.ly/4mpWKv4

"For the sake of our democracy, this kind of collective action must continue, regardless of the popularity of the target. Americans need to stand up for all of those who are being silenced" https://on.msnbc.com/3KmngYT

Today 100+ civil rights organizations stand together to protect OUR freedoms. We will NOT be silenced and allow government power to be used against us. WE ARE THE PEOPLE!!! https://bit.ly/4mpWKv4 #civilrights

Forward together takes us ALL. Listen as our CEO Maya Wiley explains why building an America as good as it's ideals still matter. ⚖️ #CivilRights #MayaWiley #HumanRights #MSNBC

We need everyone to get involved during National Voter Registration Month! Now is the time to show up for our communities. Register to vote, check your status & encourage your friends to get #VoteReady. https://nationalvoterregistrationday.org/register-to-vote/ #NVRM

"This amounts to racial profiling. You can’t say you’re for public safety and care only about some people and some crimes. That’s what they’re promising to roll out to other cities." Maya Wiley of The Leadership Conference https://bit.ly/4260vOQ

The Trump administration is offering to pay local police to enforce immigration laws—fueling fear, profiling, and deepening distrust in communities that deserve safety. https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/trump-administration-offers-pay-police-wages-places-that-join-immigration-2025-09-02/

Marian Wright Edelman reminds us that America’s promise—freedom, equality, unity—belongs to all of us. No matter our politics, we share the responsibility to keep pushing toward a more just democracy. https://hudsonvalleypress.com/2025/09/03/continue-to-pray-for-the-america-that-is-yet-to-come/

Over 1.2 million immigrants have left the U.S. labor force—including essential workers in agriculture, healthcare, & construction. These departures threaten both economic stability and justice for immigrant communities. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/immigrants-us-labor-force-trump-census-bureau-data/

FCC rules affect us all—media access, fairness, transparency. Gutting safeguards in days, not months, hurts democracy no matter your party. https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/09/delete-delete-delete-how-fcc-republicans-are-killing-rules-faster-than-ever/

Nearly $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts over the next decade threaten rural hospitals and maternity care access—forcing rural families to travel hours for childbirth. This is not just policy—it’s a matter of justice. https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/09/01/medicaid-cuts-rural-maternity-care/

Over 1.2 million immigrants—nearly 20% of the U.S. workforce—have disappeared from the labor force under this administration's immigration policies. These families and industries are paying the price. https://apnews.com/article/labor-day-immigration-trump-9a40f9e371209cc1d145e4a7f157a499

Federal officials are threatening Denver schools for allowing gender-neutral bathrooms. Every student deserves dignity, safety, and equal protection under the law. Discrimination has no place in our classrooms. https://www.politico.com/news/2025/08/28/denver-schools-gender-neutral-bathrooms-00534598

Happy National Voter Registration Month! We’re kicking off #NVRM by urging everyone to show up for our democracy and get registered to vote. Already registered? Check your registration and make sure all your friends do the same. Get #VoteReady today: bit.ly/ASIVaction

Ending TV ownership caps could silence local voices and harm communities of color. We must protect equitable media access. https://www.tvtechnology.com/news/unions-civil-rights-groups-argue-localism-will-be-hurt-not-helped-by-eliminating-ownership-caps

Governors push back: Deploying the National Guard without consent risks our rights & democracy. Limits matter. https://www.politico.com/news/2025/08/28/democratic-governors-national-guard-deployments-00535115

The American Community Survey helps us understand what all of our communities need to thrive. Help your community by completing the ACS if you receive it! Learn more: https://bit.ly/45x3TDh

60 years on, the Voting Rights Act reminds us: safeguarding every vote is not about party—it’s about democracy. https://dallasexaminer.com/voting-rights-act-60th-anniversary/

DHS now bars federally funded aid groups from serving undocumented immigrants. The new rules demand cooperation with immigration enforcement and strip away trusted support during disasters. https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2025/08/27/dhs-fema-undocumented-immigrants-aid-groups-grants/

By cutting over $1 billion in vital education grants, the administration is dismantling tools that promote equity in our schools. This isn’t budgeting—it’s erasing access. https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/trump-cancels-dozens-of-education-grants-with-more-terminations-on-the-horizon/2025/08

Louisiana is asking SCOTUS to gut the Voting Rights Act—threatening protections for Black voters and fair representation nationwide. This is yet another threat to our democracy. https://www.politico.com/news/2025/08/27/louisiana-callais-scotus-redistricting-voting-rights-act-00532223

Trump is advancing Project 2025 right before our eyes. Using non-factual 'high crime rates' as a way to gain control over local governments, even where he lacks jurisdiction. As Maya Wiley of The Leadership Conference stated, we will not let him do whatever he wants.

Trump's new executive order opens a 'vigilante portal,' essentially permitting civilians to aid in suppressing protests nationwide. It undermines our rights to free speech and assembly and recalls the darkest chapters in authoritarian history. https://www.commondreams.org/news/trump-vigilante-portal

A ‘new’ census excluding undocumented immigrants? Undercounting communities threatens fair representation and equity. https://www.govexec.com/management/2025/08/trumps-focus-excluding-migrants-census-just-one-several-issues-preparations-2030-count-experts-say/407706/?oref=ge-home-top-story

WARNING: Gov. DeSantis’s push for a mid-decade census and redistricting raises red flags. This action could weaken fair representation and silence communities of color. https://bit.ly/4mVoW9C

Women deserve more than just the promise of equality. On #WomensEqualityDay, we are reminded of the many ways women continue to experience inequality across the U.S. It's time for real change. Women need reproductive rights, equal access to the ballot, and much more.

Trump’s push to ban mail-in ballots and voting machines threatens to roll back decades of progress on voting access. We must strive to protect every method that ensures fair elections. https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2025/08/trump-vote-by-mail-elections-democrats-republicans-absentee-ballot.html

Concerns are growing that new voting laws and district changes could weaken fair representation. Protecting access to the ballot is vital for all Americans. https://newsone.com/6410375/republican-jim-crow-reboot-requires-new-approach-to-politics/

Hours after Texas lawmakers passed a new map, a group of Black and Latino voters filed suit—arguing it violates the Voting Rights Act and the 14th Amendment by diluting communities of color. https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/advocates-file-immediate-legal-challenge-to-texas-gerrymander/

ALARMING: Six New York counties and one village have signed new agreements with ICE, allowing local law enforcement to assist in immigration enforcement. https://www.visaverge.com/news/six-new-york-counties-and-one-village-sign-287g-deals-with-ice/

"[Trump] has always searched for excuses to assert might over places he does not have political support and that will not just do his bidding." Maya Wiley of The Leadership Conference https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2025-08-24/from-dc-to-la-trump-attacks-on-black-mayors-will-cost-him

ICE is massively expanding—10,000+ new officers, billions in funding. We must speak out to protect immigrant rights and human dignity. https://apnews.com/article/border-immigration-mass-deportation-ice-trump-2bb1cfbafea8c65d167c0c44ca5d7b43

A federal judge blocked efforts to strip funding from 34 sanctuary cities. The ruling affirms that immigrant rights and local protections can’t be erased by coercion. https://apnews.com/article/trump-sanctuary-cities-immigrants-chicago-los-angeles-a39891a127c06a6062d74ac2eac50544

Georgia just canceled nearly 478,000 voter registrations. Mass purges like this risk silencing eligible voters—threatening the freedom to vote. https://bit.ly/3UEvEoF

Excluding noncitizens from the census goes against the 14th Amendment. A fair census is crucial for our democracy, helping communities get the resources and representation they need. https://civilrights.org/2025/08/07/the-census-must-not-be-weaponized-for-political-gain/

Cities and states around the country are rejecting White House demands to abandon sanctuary protections. Immigrant rights and freedoms are more vulnerable now than ever before. https://politi.co/45LM3g5

DEI rollbacks on Georgia campuses are stripping away LGBTQ+ resources and rights. Every student deserves dignity and equality in education. https://bit.ly/3HF2G4W

IYKYK! The American Community Survey helps us understand what all of our communities need to thrive. Tell your story and help your community by completing the ACS if you receive it! Learn more: https://bit.ly/45x3TDh

No warrant. No ID. Just broken glass & bullet holes. Masked agents smashed a family's truck windows in San Bernardino, then opened fire. The family says the agents never identified themselves nor showed a warrant. www.commondreams.org/news/masked-...

The Census isn’t just numbers—it’s a mirror of how America is changing. New data shows fewer young adults are hitting milestones like marriage, kids, or homeownership. These insights guide policy and funding on what ‘adulthood’ looks like today. www.cnbc.com/2025/08/15/c...

We deserve a government that doesn't deploy the military on its own people and respects the Constitution. Fight with us: bit.ly/CivilRightsPledge

The more you know! The American Community Survey helps us understand what all of our communities need to thrive. Tell your story and help your community by completing the ACS if you receive it! Learn more here: censusroadmap.org/american-commu…

Federalizing DC’s police department is about power, control, and overturning DC police reform laws. The facts are clear: Violent crime in DC is at a 30-year low. This is a false narrative to fit a political agenda, and it is a manufactured crisis.  civilrights.org/2025/08/11/t...

"It's all part and parcel of the same playbook of telling people not to believe what is existing already...and instead to believe what is being put in front of them without evidence for the purposes of political gain." Meeta Anand of @civilrightsorg www.npr.org/2025/08/07/n...

"Those in power see the rise of a multiracial democracy as a threat, and they are doing everything they can to silence it. But we won’t be silenced. We will not be threatened into submission." @maya4rights.bsky.social of The Leadership Conference www.washingtoninformer.com/voting-right...

Today marks the anniversary of President Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965 into law. Fast forward to 2025, and our voting rights are under unprecedented attack. We will not stand for this! Tap the link to join us in the fight! civilrights.quorum.us/campaign/110...

The SAVE Act is a direct attack on our freedom to vote and a dangerous attempt to silence the voices of millions. It is not about safeguarding elections. It is about stripping power from the people and undermining our democracy. www.alternet.org/election-tru...

SHAMEFUL: Health care is a human right and giving ICE our personal data puts our access to health care at stake. We'll say it again: Data seizures like these don't just hurt immigrants, they hurt us all. Congress must step up and protect our data from abuse!