PRP approach

Public Rights Project’s theory of change

Public Rights Project stands firm in our mission to protect the highest ideals of what our country stands for. Our theory of change is that local government officials can ensure their communities thrive when we invest in their skills, capacity, and leadership. 

By providing local governments with legal support, training, and other resources, we can realize a country where our democratic institutions are strong, responsive, and accountable to all people.

Our unique approach

We primarily serve local governments by:

• Building the capacity of government officials to protect and advance civil rights
• Convening, connecting, and influencing government officials on issues of civil rights
• Providing legal representation to governments to enable them to protect and advance civil rights

We also partner with other state officials and power-building organizations to help local governments protect and advance civil rights for their communities. 

We are the only organization partnering with state, local, and tribal government officials on litigation and capacity development to advance civil rights.

To make progress on our mission, Public Rights Project operates the Civil Rights Hub and the Election Protection Hub. 

The Civil Rights Hub ensures every single local government official in our network — regardless of party — has the tools and connections to protect their communities. The Election Protection Hub focuses on providing legal services that will support local election officials to run free and fair elections and protect their constituents’ voting rights.

Our approach enables us to build cases across jurisdictions and litigate on behalf of governments that need greater legal power to protect their residents’ rights. Together, we can use government for good and build a multiracial democracy that truly delivers equity and justice for all.