Democracy & Voting

Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy. ACLU-TN works to ensure that all eligible voters have an opportunity to cast a ballot that will be counted; to make voting as easy and accessible as possible; and to make sure that all votes are counted equally.

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Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy. ACLU-TN works to ensure that all eligible voters have an opportunity to cast a ballot that will be counted; to make voting as easy and accessible as possible; and to make sure that all votes are counted equally. Highlights of our voting rights work include defending ballot secrecy, educating the public about voting rights, challenging barriers preventing people with prior felony convictions from restoring their right to vote, and combatting burdensome photo ID and other restrictive laws.

The Latest


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Tennessee Voters Sue to Block Redrawn Congressional Map that Discriminates Against and Silences Black Memphians

Federal Lawsuit Aims to Halt Map Before August Primary
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ACLU-TN Urges Independent Legal Monitor to Investigate the Memphis Police Department’s Conduct at the No Kings Rally

From the DOJ Report to the No Kings Rally — MPD’s Pattern of Conduct Demands Answers 
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ACLU of Tennessee Demands Mason Officials Halt ICE Detention Contract, Cites City’s Failure to Approve Contract

ACLU-TN sent a letter to Mason officials demanding they immediately stop all actions related to contracts with CoreCivic and ICE to operate an immigration detention facility. The letter states that the town failed to approve the ICE contract according to the terms of its charter.
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ACLU-TN Files Lawsuit Challenging Criminalization of Local Officials’ Votes on Immigration Policies

Cases, Campaigns & Legislation


Campaign
Aug 2026

Election HQ 2026

Your one stop hub for protecting your voice at the ballot box in Tennessee. Find the latest on our redistricting litigation, a breakdown of how the redistricting process actually works, and candidate information built to help you navigate this election cycle.
Court Case
Jun 24, 2025

Capp et al. v. Funk et al.

Court Case
Nov 4, 2022

League of Women Voters of Tennessee et al. v. Davidson County Election Commission et al.

Campaign
May 2024

Our Vote Our Future | 2024 Voter Information Center

One of the many ways we can continue demonstrating OUR COURAGE is by voting. Your vote—a single act of COURAGE can create a ripple effect, inspiring others to vote with COURAGE.