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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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

News & Commentary
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How the ACLU Will Fight Four More Years of Trump

During the first Donald Trump administration, the ACLU fought his unlawful policies more than 400 times. We’re even more prepared now.
Know Your Rights
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Know Your Rights: Canvassing

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.
Campaign
May 2016

No Barriers to the Ballot Box

Campaign
May 2016

Vote Like Your Rights Depend On It