Voting Rights

Voting for officials and issues is an essential part of a democratic society. The franchise must never be conditioned on a person’s gender, ethnicity, or wealth. The ACLU works to ensure that no citizen is unfairly denied the right to vote.

Vote Center

Make sure your voice is counted

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Free the Vote WA

Criminal record? The right to vote is restored after completing your prison term. Register and vote!

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Fighting Voter Suppression Nationwide

The ACLU works across the country to assure every vote counts

Resources

Farrakhan v. Gregoire

In a ground-breaking ruling, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in January 2010 struck down our state constitution’s provision barring felons from voting.

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Empowering Latina Leadership and Action (ELLA) v. Sunnyside

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Portugal v. Franklin County

Issue regarding a claim that the WVRA creates an unconstitutional racial preference

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Racial justice and free speech resources

Resources for administrators, teachers, parents, and students on racial justice and free speech

Protest rights and safety

Stay safe and know your rights.

Restraint and isolation in Washington schools

What they are, how they are being used and what needs to change to protect WA's kids