Who Watches the Watchmen? We do.
The history of election administration in the U.S. is plagued with erroneous, partisan, and illegal practices that have denied the right to vote to American citizens. Valid voter registration applications have been wrongfully denied. Thousands of eligible voters have been mistakenly—or deliberately—removed from the rolls. Phony claims of voter registration fraud have been used to attack, persecute, and restrict voter registration efforts.
Fair access to records is vital for ensuring that states are not using arbitrary or politically-motivated criteria for rejecting applicants or purging voters in secret. This is why the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) requires public disclosure of voter registration activities: to encourage accountability, to help identify and stop inaccurate voter list maintenance programs, and to educate voters on how to complete applications and remain on the rolls.
And that’s why Project Vote is leading efforts to make sure states are complying with their transparency obligations under the NVRA, guaranteeing that voter registration records and list maintenance procedures are clear, in compliance with law, and available for inspection.
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Project Vote v. Kemp: Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss
Defendant Brian Kemp’s motion to dismiss. Read more
Project Vote v. Kemp: Opposition to Plaintiff’s Motion for Preliminary Injunction
Defendant’s reply to plaintiff’s motion for preliminary injunction. Read more
Project Vote v. Kemp: Complaint
Complaint filed July 6, 2016 in Project Vote v. Kemp. Read more
Project Vote v. Kemp: Motion for Preliminary Injunction
Motion for preliminary injunction in Project Vote v. Kemp. Read more
Project Vote v. Reagan et al: Complaint
Complaint filed April 27, 2016 in Project Vote v. Reagan. Read more
Project Vote v. Kemp: Notice Letter to Georgia on NVRA Violations
A pre-litigation notice letter informing Georgia’s secretary of state that the state is in violation of the National Voter Registration Act by refusing to release voter registration records. Read more
Project Vote v. Long: Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals decision in Project Vote v. Long Read more
Project Vote v. Long: Judge Smith’s Opinion on the State’s Motion to Dismiss
District court's decision on defendants' motion to dismiss in Project Vote v. Long Read more
Project Vote v. Long: Judgement of Project Vote v. Long
Judgement in Project Vote v. Long Read more