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Public Rights Project
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Public Rights Project defends reproductive rights, fair labor, democratic integrity, and civil freedoms.
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Public Rights Project provides local governments with legal advocacy to protect and advance civil rights.
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Sanctuary policies prioritize humanity, not law evasion
Strings attached: How the federal government is weaponizing federal grants to advance its political agenda
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Public Rights Project defends reproductive rights, fair labor, democratic integrity, and civil freedoms.
Reproductive rights
Advancing reproductive rights
Voting rights
Ensuring free & fair elections
Workers’ rights
Defending workers’ rights
Abuses of power
Preventing state & federal abuses of power
What we do
Overview
Public Rights Project provides local governments with legal advocacy to protect and advance civil rights.
PRP approach
Our unique approach & theory of change
Strategic plan
Our new strategic plan
Legal advocacy
Our legal cases & advocacy work
Training & fellowships
PRP online training & fellowships
Network map
Where we work
Hubs & resources
Overview
Legal resources for local governments.
Civil Rights Hub
Legal advocacy for local governments
Election Protection Hub
Legal advocacy for local elections officials
Resource center
Materials to support local governments
News & insights
Overview
Learn about PRP's impact and news, expert insights, and our partners' work.
PRP in the news
Press releases
Publications library
Blog
Sanctuary policies prioritize humanity, not law evasion
Strings attached: How the federal government is weaponizing federal grants to advance its political agenda
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Overview
PRP partners with governments through litigation, training, and community building.
Stay informed
Donate
Careers
Contact
About
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Learn about PRP's mission, history, and values.
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Mayors across U.S. file amicus brief in opposition to Trump administration’s drastic cuts to federal research funding
Mayors across U.S. file amicus brief in opposition to Trump administration’s drastic cuts to federal research funding
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Jun/2/2025
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