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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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Stay informed on civil rights issues. Discover our latest actions and updates in the Press Release section.

Apr 06, 2017

Day 77: Read "Guantánamo Diary" by Mohamedou Ould Slahi

By Claire Gardner

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Apr 03, 2017

Day 74: Tell lawmakers we need government transparency about civil asset forfeiture laws

By Claire Gardner

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Apr 02, 2017

Day 73: Don’t revoke Tennesseans licenses simply because they can’t afford their court fees and fines

By Claire Gardner

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Mar 26, 2017

Day 66: Stop life without parole for juvenile offenders

By Claire Gardner

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Mar 25, 2017

Day 65: Watch "Celebrating Freedom, Fighting for Justice" about ACLU-TN's history

By Claire Gardner

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Mar 17, 2017

Day 57: Learn about Kalief Browder’s short life and untimely death in the criminal justice system

By Claire Gardner

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Mar 14, 2017

Day 53: Support criminal justice reform at the Tennessee legislature

Support Taking a Closer Look at Innovative Ways to Improve Operation of Local Jails (SB 708/HB 911) Make It Easier for Recently-Released People to Get a Job (SB 16/HB 128) Shut Down Tennessee’s School-to-Prison Pipeline (SB 196/HB 483) Make Tennessee's Drug-Free Zones More Effective (SB 807/HB 725) Kick Abusive Civil Asset Forfeiture Laws to the Curb (SB 644/HB 813 and SB 316/HB 421) Exclude Severely Mentally Ill People from the Death Penalty (SB 378/HB 345) Return to Your First 100 Days Challenge homepage

By Claire Gardner

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Mar 13, 2017

Day 52: Don't force local cops to be immigration agents

By Claire Gardner

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Mar 10, 2017

Day 50: Watch “Broken Policing” video on the history of racial injustice in American policing

By Claire Gardner

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