Category: Voting Rights

By Donovan Mathews, PBI Intern Jens Stoltenberg, Former Secretary of General of NATO, once stated that “by voting, we add our voice to the chorus that forms opinions and the basis for actions.” With those inspiring words in mind, pro bono lawyers can protect voting rights this fall. As midterm elections take place in polling locations across the United States, the rights of millions are at stake, and a vote holds the power to affect critical aspects of their livelihood. Pro bono attorneys are a vital resource in protecting the voting rights of those in underrepresented and marginalized communities. In

In 2021, both Texas and Georgia enacted laws that restricted voting access for marginalized communities, including people with disabilities, the Latino community, and people of color. Statistics featured in this 2023 PBEye blog highlight the many barriers to voting for marginalized communities, and the new laws heightened concerns about altering elections and suppressing voter turnout. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Georgia tried to make voting easier by allowing voters to drop their ballots off in a secure drop box or vote via mail. After the 2020 presidential election, Georgia’s legislature passed a law limiting many of the options that