John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of New York
It’s time for meaningful action in the U.S. on voting rights, and New York has an opportunity to lead the nation. In an effort to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of New York (NYVRA) before the end of the legislative session, we are targeting state lawmakers and urging them to take immediate action to advance this legislation.
The NYVRA will establish New York as a new nationwide leader in the movement to revitalize American democracy. It will:
Empower Black and Brown voters to assert their right to vote by establishing a “preclearance” program that requires local governments with a history of discrimination to get approval before they make certain voting changes.
Empower voters to bring their arguments to the courts by making it easier to call out and fix bad-faith actions like purging voter rolls, shortening early-voting periods, or orchestrating long lines at polling stations.
Ensure that everyone who has the right to vote can do so by providing more and better language assistance to voters who are not fluent in English.
Provide voters with broader and stronger protections against harassment and intimidation by allowing the state to use its power to support any voter should they face an action that would try to deny them their vote.
Help modernize elections by launching a central data hub for election information.
TAKE ACTION
✊🏾 Email your state legislators
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Call your representatives in the state legislature at 833-346-1784
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“Hi, my name is [NAME] and I live in [CITY].
I'm calling today to urge [LAWMAKER’S NAME] to stand up for democracy and help advance the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of New York. The bill number is A.6678.
This legislation will ensure that everyone who has the right to vote can do so, provide voters with broader and stronger protections against harassment and intimidation, and help modernize our elections. We need New York to lead and defend our voting rights.
Pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of New York.
Thank you for your time.”
✊🏾 Spread the word on social media
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New York can become one of the most pro-democracy states in the nation – but we don’t have much time. Call your state reps and demand they protect voting rights and advance the #NYVRA today. ⬇️
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Help us protect the right to vote and defend democracy. If you live in New York, call your state reps and demand they advance the New York Voting Rights Act TODAY. #NYVRA.
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🚨 Calling all New Yorkers 🚨
Our state can lead the fight to protect voting rights, but we need you to act now. Call your state representatives NOW and demand they advance the New York Voting Rights Act! #NYVRA