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Blog5/29/2025Strings attached: How the federal government is weaponizing federal grants to advance its political agenda
Public Rights Project CEO Jill Habig explores a new and deeply troubling strategy taking shape in the federal government — coercing local governments to accept extreme conditions on federal grants. -
Blog4/23/2025
Meet PRP’s new litigation director!
Toby Merrill (she/her) joined Public Rights Project this month as its new litigation director. Most recently, Toby served as the principal deputy general counsel and previously deputy counsel for postsecondary education for the Biden-Harris administration’s Department of Education. -
Blog4/15/2025
The federal government is trying to eliminate environmental grants. Why this puts local communities in danger
When state and federal governments try to silence critics or implement policies that harm people, we must step in. -
Blog3/27/2025
This Women’s History Month, look to local government to protect women’s rights
PRP Founder and CEO Jill Habig discusses the war on reproductive and women’s rights. Read more about what gives her hope in this complex time. -
Blog3/27/2025
Sanctuary policies prioritize humanity, not law evasion
Chief Program Officer Jon Miller explores sanctuary city policies, highlighting their true purpose: protecting community well-being rather than evading law enforcement. -
Blog2/26/2025
Over the next four years, we must band together and continue to hold power accountable
Jill Habig, founder and CEO of Public Rights Project, reflects on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and what leadership means in today's fight for civil rights. -
Blog11/6/2024
Post-election statement from the CEO
Jill Habig, founder and CEO of Public Rights Project, reflects on the fight for civil rights ahead of us under the second Trump administration. -
Blog11/1/2024
Understanding the latest challenges to elections in battleground states
In October 2024, Public Rights Project hosted a media briefing featuring election officials from Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin and election experts. The conversation revealed the spectrum of obstacles faced by election officials and the shared confidence in a secure election system.
