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- Update to preempting progress: States take aim at local prosecutors
Update to preempting progress: States take aim at local prosecutors
This paper is a brief update to our earlier white paper, “Preempting Progress: States Take Aim at Local Prosecutors,” cataloging attempts to curtail the discretion of local prosecutors. In this update, we also address successful efforts to push back against the efforts to strip power from local prosecutors and the communities that elected them.
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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…