Lawyers' Committee spearheading election protection efforts in communities across U.S.

With Election Day in many states less a week away, Election Protection, the nation’s largest nonpartisan voter protection coalition, is ramping up its efforts to safeguard voting rights across the country.

Multiple states have attempted to impose severe restrictions on the right to vote. While courts have batted down many of these efforts to limit the franchise, the confusion surrounding recent rulings and the lack of accurate information could disrupt voting this election cycle.

The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is spearheading Election Protection’s efforts to protect voters this election cycle, using hotlines, field monitors and voter education, as well as its expansive network of national partners and state advocates, to respond to any questions or concerns voters may have.

“The right to vote is the most important right in our democracy. This year, critical elections are taking place at the local, state and federal level all across the country," said Kristen Clarke, president and executive director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law.

"Through vigilance, we can ensure that all eligible voters are able to freely cast their ballots and have their voices heard in the 2017 election cycle,” she added.

866-OUR-VOTE hotline is a resource for voters and would-be voters across the country who seek to report complaints or otherwise access information needed to meaningfully participate in elections in their community.