News and insights
We’re committed to helping local leaders navigate the complex civil rights and legal landscapes. Our news and insights page is the go-to source for Public Rights Project updates and legal perspectives. Browse our latest media coverage, blog posts, and press releases.

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Press10/6/2025100 local governments and leaders urge court to block National Guard deployment in Portland
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Press10/2/202529 local governments nationwide sue to stop Trump administration’s unlawful and extreme attack on emergency and disaster funding
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Press9/15/2025Public Rights Project receives William Penn Foundation grant to bolster its defense of democratic and civil rights nationwide
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Press9/5/2025Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus urges U.S. Supreme Court to uphold the Voting Rights Act