The ABA Section of State and Local Government Law's initiative, Defending Democracy, focuses on state and local election administrators and their work as they defend and ensure our democratic process on the front lines.
Defending Democracy
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Wanted: Democracy warriors for U.S. elections
The American Bar Association Midyear Meeting program, “Stepping Up, Lawyers Defending Democracy,” provided actionable ways for lawyers to help defend democracy.
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The initiatives in-person and virtual events showcase the transparency of the electoral process.
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Election workers face increasing risks of reprisal and abuse. The Defending Democracy initiative educates the public on the important role that election workers play in our democratic process and promotes the public's trust in our electoral process. Help the State and Local Government Law Section in funding this initiative.
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