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We are the legal force behind local leaders.

We are the legal force behind local leaders.

Public Rights Project is the only national organization that provides local governments with the legal tools, strategy, and collective power to defend and fortify their residents’ civil rights.
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Collage of progressive causes and progressive prosecutors

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Our purpose is simple: to help local governments make civil rights real.

Because rights that aren't enforced aren't rights at all.

We’re building a democracy in which cities and local governments can step up together to turn civil rights into a reality, stop abuses of power, and protect their communities in court and beyond.

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People with voting access advanced
Fellows across 24 states
Committed to using government power for good
Committed to using government power for good
Committed to using government power for good
Committed to using government power for good
Committed to using government power for good

Our issues

We support local governments to engage in legal actions to safeguard elections, defend tax dollars, stop abuses of power, and protect civil rights. Here’s a glimpse at some of our work and wins in these areas.

Powering local leaders

We give mayors, city attorneys, and local officials the legal strategy, timely guidance, and national network to act with clarity and confidence.

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Threats to civil rights are growing nationwide — and our donors help make every one of our wins possible. Contribute to power our work to help local leaders defend and advance civil rights in the courtroom and beyond.
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