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In one of the most consequential terms in recent history, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down decisions that will reshape the law for years to come.

The struggle between exclusion and equal protection defines American history — and this moment.

With democracy under attack, the balance of power in Congress up for grabs, and the Trump administration determined to make it harder to vote, the midterm election is shaping up to be one of the most consequential—and contentious—in recent history.

While other states have aggressively rolled back voting rights, California long bucked the trend, making automated voter registration available through the DMV, printing voting materials in many languages, and restoring voting rights to Californians on parole. But recent developments demonstrate that California is not immune to Trump’s corrosive attacks on the integrity of the American electoral system.

On the brink of a second Trump administration, we stand ready to protect fundamental rights under federal and state law – and the Constitution

The results of the November 2024 election — at both the federal and state levels — compel us to look ahead with clear eyes and strong resolve to protect civil liberties and civil rights. We balance our sober understanding of the threats ahead with our enduring commitment to a vision of the United States and its Constitution that respects the rights of all persons. 

With so much at stake in this election, the ACLU has launched its most comprehensive voting rights protection and voter education programs in the organization's history. We're prepared to defend civil rights and civil liberties no matter who wins in November.