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- Beyond Resistance: A guide for local governments to protect their communities
Beyond Resistance: A guide for local governments to protect their communities
By Jill Habig & Joanna Pearl — “While cases against the Trump Administration like the census matter rightly grab headlines, the next step is for government to expand beyond reacting to the federal government and use their proactive authority to enforce their residents’ legal rights.”
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Publication2/18/2026
Bost v. Illinois: Implications for local election officials
On January 14, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that candidates have the right to…
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Publication6/2/2025
Civil Rights Hub overview
Public Rights Project’s (PRP) Civil Rights Hub offers free legal support and technical assistance for…
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Publication5/13/2025
Protecting civil rights at the local level overview
As the federal government increasingly attacks long-standing civil rights protections, local governments are particularly well-positioned…