Progress Toward Reforming the National Emergencies Act
Senators have advanced a bill that would help prevent the abuse of presidential emergency powers.
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Stop Collecting Immigrants’ Social Media Data
Social media data in the hands of the DHS to privacy, opens the door to discrimination and abuse, and threatens freedom of speech and association. -
Historic Criminal Justice Reforms Begin to Take Effect
More than 3,100 people were released from federal prison as parts of the First Step Act go into effect. -
The Mueller Moment
The Mueller testimony will highlight why we need H.R. 1 in order to prevent foreign interference in our elections. -
State Supreme Courts Don’t Reflect the Diversity of the Communities They Serve
A new Brennan Center report details vast racial and gender disparities on state supreme courts around the country. -
America’s Historic Fight Over Who Deserves Representation
Trump gave up the census fight, but he’s reviving an old effort to deny minorities political power. -
Bipartisan NH Bill Raises Bar on Redistricting
New Hampshire will take a stand in support of fair redistricting if the state Senate passes House Bill 706, which would create an independent advisory redistricting commission in a refreshing show of bipartisan support. -
U.S. Elections Are Still Vulnerable to Foreign Hacking
With the 2020 election looming, state and local election officials are short on funding to boost election security and protect democracy. -
Trump's Tweets Are More Than Words
The House of Representatives rightfully passed a motion that strongly condemned the president’s racist comments. -
New Florida Law Threatens Voting Rights Restoration
The bill discriminates by wealth and race, and burdens returning citizens with navigating a flawed fees and fines system.
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