Press releases

Public Rights Project urges court to protect $820 million in public safety funding

After the federal government unlawfully terminated public safety grants, Public Rights Project and 25 local governments warn of devastating impact at local and national scale.

Coalition of local governments issues statement in response to Trump administration releasing sanctuary jurisdictions list

Major win: Frozen grants to be restored in lawsuit challenging federal funding freeze

A federal court ordered the Trump administration to reinstate federal funding for critical community programs across the country.

Public Rights Project (PRP) Challenges Trump Administration’s Unconstitutional Reorganization of Federal Government

Public Rights Project Files National Lawsuit Against HHS to Block Unlawful $11 Billion Cut to Public Health Programs

Public Rights Project issues statement in advance of hearing in sanctuary lawsuit against Trump administration

Public Rights Project and 60+ Local Government Leaders Urge Supreme Court to Reject Attempt to Restrict Medicaid Providers

Innovative Oakland City Attorney’s Affirmative Litigation Division Yields 5x Return on Investment, Enhancing Public Safety and Serving as a Model for Civil Rights Protection

Public Rights Project and Bipartisan Coalition of Michigan Election Clerks Urge State Supreme Court to Hold Rogue Election Workers Accountable for Misconduct

Public Rights Project and Coalition of Wisconsin Elections Officials Urge State Supreme Court to Reinstate Drop Boxes Ahead of 2024 Election

Georgia District Attorneys File New Lawsuit Against the State To Challenge Reactivated Oversight Commission

Public Rights Project and 30+ Florida Leaders Urge Florida Supreme Court to Protect Black Voters in Congressional District 5

Public Rights Project, Protect Democracy, and Bipartisan Coalition of Election Officials Urge Arizona Court to Protect Fair Elections

Public Rights Project and 30+ Florida Leaders Urge Florida Supreme Court to Protect Black Voters in Congressional District 5

Public Rights Project Launches National Election Protection Hub to Defend 200+ Local Elections Officials Under Unprecedented Attacks in 2024

Georgia Prosecutors File Lawsuit Against the State To Challenge Governor Kemp’s Oversight Commission

PRP Statement on Warren v. DeSantis Trial Court Decision

Public Rights Project and Local Jurisdictions Urge Federal Agencies to Prohibit Federal Cooperation With State-level Abortion Bans