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What's on the ballot in Tennessee?

Three constitutional amendments on bail, property taxes, and victims' rights are on Tennessee's November ballot. See where we stand.

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Sep 10, 2026

Citizenship Rights Restoration in Tennessee

Restoring your voting rights in Tennessee got easier in 2026. State Sen. Raumesh Akbari and State Rep. Karen Camper led the charge in the legislature to remove some of the biggest barriers standing between formerly incarcerated Tennesseans and the ballot box.

The Campaign Legal Center and Free Hearts, a Tennessee nonprofit led by formerly incarcerated women, have been on the ground helping people navigate this process and pushing for a fairer system. For eligibility requirements and step-by-step petition instructions, read the guide from Free Hearts and the Campaign Legal Center.

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Nov 10, 2016

We Hear You. We Thank You. And We’re Here With You.

Since the results of the election became clear, we’ve seen a massive outpouring of support for the ACLU and the work we do here.For those who reached out with support and donations, we have this to say you: We hear you. We thank you. And we’re here for you. Actually, we can’t do it without you. Because some of the messages you sent us were so inspirational, we collected them to shar

By aclutn

Nov 09, 2016

Si Donald Trump Implementa sus Propuestas Políticas, Lo Veremos en Corte.

El miércoles, Donald J. Trump fue elegido como el presidente número 45 de los Estados Unidos, y la ACLU tiene un mensaje para él. Presidente-electo Trump, mientras asume el cargo más alto de la nación, le instamos a reconsiderar y modificar su postura e

By aclutn

Nov 09, 2016

If Donald Trump Implements His Proposed Policies, We’ll See Him in Court

This morning, Donald J. Trump was elected the 45th president of the United States, and the ACLU has a message for him. President-elect Trump, as you assume the nation’s highest office, we urge you to reconsider and change course on

By aclutn

Nov 07, 2016

The ACLU Is on the Ground in Five States Protecting Americans’ Right to Vote This Election Day

Tomorrow the U.S. will hold the first presidential election since 1965 without the full protection of the Voting Rights Act. Since 2008, states across the country have passed measures to make it harder for Americans — particularly African-Amer

By aclutn

Nov 07, 2016

U.N. Investigator Talks About the Future of Solitary and the Death Penalty

Last week, renowned Argentinian human rights lawyer and torture survivor Juan Méndez ended his six extraordinary years as the U.N. special rapporteur on torture. Méndez has been a fierce advocate against t

By aclutn

Nov 04, 2016

A Torture Victim Turned Human Rights Champion Ends His U.N. Run Fighting for Justice

This week, internationally renowned Argentinian human rights lawyer and torture survivor Juan Méndez is ending his six extraordinary years as the U.N. special rapporteur on torture. Méndez has been a fierce advocate against t

By aclutn

Nov 04, 2016

Killing Dylann Roof Won’t Make Us or the Death Penalty Any Less Racist

This piece originally appeared at TIME. The impact of race on criminal justice is one of the hottest topics of our time. Today’s police-shooting videos

By aclutn

Nov 03, 2016

The Voter Fraud Lie We Can’t Shake

This piece originally ran in The New York Times. Early voting is underway, and according to Donald J. Trump, so is voter fraud. Almost daily, he proclaims that “large-sc

By aclutn

Nov 03, 2016

Let People Vote: Our Fight for Your Right to Vote in this Election

It’s been a long road from 2012 to 2016.Since the last presidential election, states around the country have been trying to suppress voting. But the ACLU, along with our affiliates and partners across the country, have been hard at work defending your right to vote. Over the last four years, we have won 15 victories in 12 states that will safeguard the voting rights of millions of Americans this November.Those wins include: Arizona. In June 2013,

By aclutn

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