Deploying troops or armed federal agents to election sites is illegal under federal law. And voters have the right to vote free from fear and intimidation. Here is what you can do to protect your vote if federal agents show up at your polling place. bit.ly/4wpSGAH

Vote Safely in 2026

Sending troops or ICE officers to the polls is illegal. Here’s how you can protect your vote and your community’s voice, even if federal agents unlawfully show up.

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DHS is spending billions on domestic surveillance and data tools capable of targeting anyone, with little oversight or transparency. Congress must investigate how these powerful technologies are bought and used. bit.ly/4wx8EZO

DHS’s Domestic Surveillance, Data Collection, and Analytics Tools

Fueled by a budget boom, the Department of Homeland Security is expanding its technological arsenal, with little oversight or transparency around how these tools are used.

brennancenter.org

Government officials should be able to do their jobs free from the threat of violence — and the rest of us deserve no less. bit.ly/4brxNg8

Protection for the Justices, but What About the Rest of Us?

In an age of political violence, the Supreme Court deserves enhanced protection. If only they treated the American people with the same concern.

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The Supreme Court’s destruction of the Voting Rights Act shows how the Court has aggrandized its role in our system of self-government — and why it must be reformed. bit.ly/458NyoF

What the Voting Rights Act Can Teach About Supreme Court Reform

No institution should be beyond meaningful democratic accountability.

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Kansas voters have rejected an amendment that would have thrown out their current system for choosing state supreme court justices and replaced it with judicial elections. This is a huge win for judicial independence 🧵

Kansas voters sent a strong message tonight - they want a judiciary that stands up to the legislature, not one controlled by it or shaped by big money judicial elections

Kansas Voters Crush a Measure to Elect Supreme Court Judges

The rejection of a measure to begin electing justices was a victory for abortion rights groups who defended the Kansas high court’s ruling that abortion was protected in the state constitution.

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The North Carolina legislature is considering an elections bill with several problematic provisions. One changes rules for challenging ballots, allowing votes cast during early voting to be challenged up to 3 days after Election Day.

A new bill would tackle political corruption by establishing a new federal enforcement agency. More than 9 in 10 voters believe corruption is a big problem in politics and government. bit.ly/4apvVns

Poll: Voters Want Solutions for Government Corruption

Overwhelming majorities across parties see corruption as a major problem and back measures to limit self-dealing by officials and the influence of money in politics.

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DHS is spending billions on domestic surveillance and data tools capable of targeting anyone, with little oversight or transparency. Congress must investigate how these powerful technologies are bought and used. bit.ly/4wx8EZO

DHS’s Domestic Surveillance, Data Collection, and Analytics Tools

Fueled by a budget boom, the Department of Homeland Security is expanding its technological arsenal, with little oversight or transparency around how these tools are used.

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The Supreme Court has called for more security for itself while issuing decisions that have made it harder for governments to enact gun safety laws. Americans deserve protection, too. Read and subscribe to Major Questions with Jesse Wegman: bit.ly/4fCylCn

Deploying troops or armed federal agents to election sites is illegal under federal law. And voters have the right to vote free from fear and intimidation. Here is what you can do to protect your vote if federal agents show up at your polling place. bit.ly/4wpSGAH

Vote Safely in 2026

Sending troops or ICE officers to the polls is illegal. Here’s how you can protect your vote and your community’s voice, even if federal agents unlawfully show up.

brennancenter.org

As the Supreme Court weighed consequential issues this term, the public judged the Court itself. Focus groups show the verdict was largely negative. bit.ly/45uqvVm

Dissatisfaction with the Supreme Court Spans the Political Spectrum

Focus groups reveal that Americans are highly critical of the current Court and support reforms to make it more impartial and accountable.

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The administration’s campaign to interfere in elections is failing, as courts have struck down Trump’s illegal efforts. American voters must also stand strong against this attempted intimidation. bit.ly/3S1fyYn

Americans Can Vote Without Fear

We have the tools we need to protect the vote.

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Browse our updated state guides on election certification in AZ, GA, MI, NV, NC, PA, and WI, along with an updated guide with general info applicable to other states. These guides were developed with @brennancenter.org, @campaignlegal.org, & @protectdemocracy.org: bit.ly/3RHXen6

State Certification Guidelines and Protections for the process - All Voting is Local

Certification, the statutory process by which officials sign off on the completion of election results, has historically been an uncontroversial post election formality across the country. State law h...

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With November around the corner, folks should expect to see certification back in the news. Look no further than these guides from @brennancenter.org @allvotingislocal.bsky.social @campaignlegal.org & @protectdemocracy.org for all you need to know about it and why attacks on the process won't work.

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Ahead of the midterms, voting experts release updated state election certification guides explaining who certifies election results, what the law requires, and the safeguards that help ensure the process works as intended — including in seven battleground states.

A new bill would tackle political corruption by establishing a new federal enforcement agency — here's why that's important:

Deploying troops or armed federal agents to election sites is illegal under federal law. And voters have the right to vote free from fear and intimidation. Here is what you can do to protect your vote if federal agents show up at your polling place. bit.ly/4wpSGAH

Vote Safely in 2026

Sending troops or ICE officers to the polls is illegal. Here’s how you can protect your vote and your community’s voice, even if federal agents unlawfully show up.

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Government officials should be able to do their jobs free from the threat of violence — and the rest of us deserve no less. bit.ly/4brxNg8

Protection for the Justices, but What About the Rest of Us?

In an age of political violence, the Supreme Court deserves enhanced protection. If only they treated the American people with the same concern.

brennancenter.org

No one person should hold too much power for too long, and that's why we're urging state legislatures to call on Congress to pass Supreme Court term limits. bit.ly/3Tdzl7e

Model State Resolution Urging 18-Year Term Limits for Supreme Court Justices

State lawmakers should call on Congress to enact Supreme Court term limits.

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The law is clear: sending armed federal agents, including ICE, to polling sites is illegal. Federal and state laws prohibit voter intimidation and election interference. Our new analysis explains what the law says and why these threats must be taken seriously. bit.ly/4yOProg

Preventing Voter Intimidation by Federal Agents at the Polls

Any deployment that intimidates voters or interferes with elections would be illegal. Should one occur, officials and civil society are prepared to challenge illegal acts so that voting can proceed uninterrupted.

brennancenter.org

Ahead of the midterms, voting experts release updated state election certification guides explaining who certifies election results, what the law requires, and the safeguards that help ensure the process works as intended — including in seven battleground states.

Voting Experts Release Updated State Election Certification Law Guides Ahead of Midterms

Eight state guides detail the election certification process and the laws safeguarding it. Seven of the guides cover battleground states (Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvan...

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Discussions with voters across the political spectrum add to the mountain of evidence that Americans are eager for change — at the Supreme Court and across government. Here are the highlights: bit.ly/45uqvVm

Dissatisfaction with the Supreme Court Spans the Political Spectrum

Focus groups reveal that Americans are highly critical of the current Court and support reforms to make it more impartial and accountable.

brennancenter.org

The Wall Street Journal has remarkable new reporting on Trump’s unprecedented fundraising from corporate America, including companies with business before the federal government. www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

Exclusive | ‘The Boss Wants This Money’: Inside Trump’s Unprecedented Fundraising Operation

Meredith O’Rourke, nicknamed ‘princess of darkness,’ carries out the president’s desire to wring hundreds of millions from companies for his projects.

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DHS is spending billions on domestic surveillance and data tools capable of targeting anyone, with little oversight or transparency. Congress must investigate how these powerful technologies are bought and used. bit.ly/4wx8EZO

DHS’s Domestic Surveillance, Data Collection, and Analytics Tools

Fueled by a budget boom, the Department of Homeland Security is expanding its technological arsenal, with little oversight or transparency around how these tools are used.

brennancenter.org

Deploying troops or armed federal agents to election sites is illegal under federal law. And voters have the right to vote free from fear and intimidation. Here is what you can do to protect your vote if federal agents show up at your polling place. bit.ly/4wpSGAH

Vote Safely in 2026

Sending troops or ICE officers to the polls is illegal. Here’s how you can protect your vote and your community’s voice, even if federal agents unlawfully show up.

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The Supreme Court has amassed extraordinary power while public trust in the institution has plummeted. State lawmakers should call on Congress to pass term limits for justices — a reform that would strengthen democratic accountability. bit.ly/3Tdzl7e

Model State Resolution Urging 18-Year Term Limits for Supreme Court Justices

State lawmakers should call on Congress to enact Supreme Court term limits.

brennancenter.org

The law is clear: Armed federal agents, including ICE, cannot legally intimidate voters at polling places. Federal and state laws protect voters from intimidation and election interference. Our latest explains why these protections matter. bit.ly/4yOProg

Preventing Voter Intimidation by Federal Agents at the Polls

Any deployment that intimidates voters or interferes with elections would be illegal. Should one occur, officials and civil society are prepared to challenge illegal acts so that voting can proceed uninterrupted.

brennancenter.org

A new resource catalogs Homeland Security’s massive arsenal of surveillance, data, and analytics tech, detailing how the tools are used and who supplies them: bit.ly/4wx8EZO

DHS’s Domestic Surveillance, Data Collection, and Analytics Tools

Fueled by a budget boom, the Department of Homeland Security is expanding its technological arsenal, with little oversight or transparency around how these tools are used.

brennancenter.org

A new analysis of focus groups we conducted with voters in the spring highlights perceptions of the Supreme Court, ethics concerns, and hopes for reform: bit.ly/45uqvVm

Dissatisfaction with the Supreme Court Spans the Political Spectrum

Focus groups reveal that Americans are highly critical of the current Court and support reforms to make it more impartial and accountable.

brennancenter.org