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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.
Our approach
Our unique approach & theory of change
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
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Learn about PRP's impact and news, expert insights, and our partners' work.
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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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PRP powers local governments with legal tools, strategy, and collective power.
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Reformist DAs sue Georgia over law to remove elected prosecutors — including one probing Donald Trump
Reformist DAs sue Georgia over law to remove elected prosecutors — including one probing Donald Trump
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Aug/2/2023
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