Bifocal Vol. 46 Issue 1 (Sept. 2024)

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Director's Column

In this month's issue of BIFOCAL, Erica Costello Director of the Commission on Law and Aging highlights valuable resources from the Commission on Law and Aging and encourages all to support the Commission on ABA Giving Day. No donation is too small.

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Voting Rights Awareness for Older Adults Experiencing Re-entry

With a momentous general election looming, it’s essential to consider how older adults are particularly impacted in re-entry, and raise awareness of voter rights regardless of age.

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Advocating For the Right to Vote

This article examines the need for ensuring that the rights of individuals under court ordered guardianship are retained, including the right to vote.

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The Impact of Voter ID Laws on Older Adults

Voter identification laws disproportionately affect certain populations, including older adults. It is important to know one’s state voting requirements well ahead of the election to ensure access to the polls. Learn why here.

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Lawyering in Elections How to Get Involved

There are lots of ways for lawyers of all ages and experience levels to contribute their skills and talents to ensure that our electoral system operates with integrity and to aid their preferred candidates and causes. Learn more here.

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Efforts to Protect Accessibility of the Electoral Process

The ABA has made numerous efforts to protect the right to vote, including protecting an accessible electoral process. Learn how here.

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Gender-Based Violence Survivors and Voting

An untold number of gender-based violence survivors in the U.S. either do not vote or cede their votes to abusers. Here are five ways attorneys can help their survivor clients navigate voting this election season.

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Remote Voting in America

As election season approaches, many older adults are exploring their voting options, particularly remote voting methods. This article explores different rules and regulations which apply on how older adults can access the polls by state.

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Voting Rights Under Guardianship

Individuals under guardianship in the US often have their right to vote stripped from them by the courts and guardianship statutes. This article examines specific voting restrictions for persons subject to guardianship.

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Bifocal Vol. 46 Issue 1 (September 2024)

Voting Rights Awareness for Older Adults Experiencing Re-entry

Also In This Issue

Director's Column

Voting Rights Awareness for Older Adults Experiencing Re-entry

Advocating For the Right to Vote

The Impact of Voter ID Laws on Older Adults

Lawyering in Elections How to Get Involved

Efforts to Protect Accessibility of the Electoral Process

Gender-Based Violence Survivors and Voting

Remote Voting in America

Voting Rights Under Guardianship

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Bifocal Vol. 46 Issue 1 (September 2024)

Voting Rights Awareness for Older Adults Experiencing Re-entry

Also In This Issue

Director's Column

Voting Rights Awareness for Older Adults Experiencing Re-entry

Advocating For the Right to Vote

The Impact of Voter ID Laws on Older Adults

Lawyering in Elections How to Get Involved

Efforts to Protect Accessibility of the Electoral Process

Gender-Based Violence Survivors and Voting

Remote Voting in America

Voting Rights Under Guardianship

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