Episode 580: American Bar Association’s ‘Task Force for American Democracy’ Urges Members to Take Larger Community Role to Protect Election System

American Democracy Minute

The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Aug. 6, 2024
American Bar Association’s ‘Task Force for American Democracy’ Urges Members to Take Larger Community Role to Protect Election System

Citing imminent threats to our election system, the American Bar Association’s Task Force for American Democracy released a report recommending ways legal professionals can take a larger community role to restore public confidence in our democratic republic.
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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:

American Bar Association - OVERCOMING SERIOUS THREATS TO OUR DEMOCRACY: WE ALL NEED TO GET INVOLVED TO DEFEND IT
ABA Journal - ABA Chair Mary L. Smith: Lawyers must act now to save our democracy
The Hill - American Bar task force calls on lawyers to defend against threats to democracy

Groups Taking Action:
Election Officials Legal Defense Network, Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, NAACP Legal Defense Fund, The Election Protection Coalition

Check Your Voter Registration

• U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State
• USA Vote Foundation – Registration, Eligibility, State Election Office Links
• Vote.Gov – Register to Vote in Your State
• Vote.Org – Check Your Registration to Vote

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