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Frequently asked questions
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What is Public Rights Project (PRP)?
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.
When communities are under attack, we activate a network of mayors, city attorneys, election officials, and other local leaders. Together, we coordinate legal strategies and bring cases that protect essential rights and services, safeguard tax dollars, and shield people from federal and state abuses of power.
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Why does PRP focus on local government officials?
Across the country, too many rights exist on paper but not in practice. When enforcement breaks down, people lose the right to make decisions about their own bodies, the ability to cast a vote that counts, and the equal protection the law promises. Local leaders can see where defenses are failing, and they have the power to act.
Right now, cities and local governments are stepping up together to turn civil rights into a reality, stop abuses of power, and protect their communities in court and beyond. But they often lack sufficient resources to make the impact they could. PRP fills that gap by providing training, community, and other types of support.
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How is my donation used?
Your donation funds PRP’s work with local governments to coordinate legal strategies, build capacity, and bring cases that protect essential rights and services, safeguard tax dollars, and shield people from federal and state abuses of power.
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What is Public Rights Project’s tax ID number?
88-4139028
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Is my donation tax exempt?
Yes. Public Rights Project is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization and all gifts are tax exempt to the fullest extent of the law.
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Can I donate via check?
If you would like to make a gift via check, please make them payable to Public Rights Project and mail checks to the following address:
Public Rights Project
Attn: Accounts Receivable
490 43rd Street
Unit #115
Oakland, CA 94609