Hubs and resources

We advise and work with local elected officials who want to use their power to enforce and protect civil rights in their communities. That means offering legal strategy, media support, and rapid-response guidance so they can act with clarity, confidence, and purpose when rights are threatened.

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Public Rights Project is the legal force behind local leaders. In addition to our litigation work, we also offer support to local governments and election officials through two dedicated hubs.

The Civil Rights Hub

When federal and state abuses of power threaten the funding and basic rights we rely on, the Civil Rights Hub convenes and activates our network of local leaders. Through peer-to-peer discussions, briefings, joint advocacy, and rapid-response support, the hub equips local governments with collective strength and strategies to fight back in court and in the court of public opinion.

The Election Protection Hub

Free and fair elections are a core right that each of us deserves. Across the country, election systems and access to the ballot box are under attack. Public Rights Project’s Election Protection Hub equips local election officials with the legal tools and knowledge to defend our fundamental right to vote.

PRP’s resource center

Our resources provide essential guidance for local government officials. Our publications help local governments understand affirmative litigation and provide overviews of emerging issues.

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Publication

4/28/2025

Affirmative litigation overview

Affirmative litigation proactively enforces laws protecting individuals’ and communities’ rights. Government lawyers file lawsuits to address violations that harm residents at a local, state, or federal level.

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