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Civil Rights Organizations Letter to President Trump on Protests

Civil Rights Organizations Letter to President Trump on Protests

6/17/25 Dear President Trump: The undersigned are nonpartisan civil rights organizations representing millions of people of every background in every ZIP code across America. We ...
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Grossly Unacceptable Treatment of Padilla is the Latest Warning Sign  

Grossly Unacceptable Treatment of Padilla is the Latest Warning Sign  

Defend The Vote Executive Director Brian Lemek released the following statement regarding the assault on Senator Alex Padilla: “The treatment of Senator Padilla, who clearly ...
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DTV Congratulates Sherrill on NJ Victory  

DTV Congratulates Sherrill on NJ Victory  

Defend The Vote Executive Director Brian Lemek released the following statement congratulating Mikie Sherrill on her primary victory in the New Jersey governors race. DTV endorsed ...
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Chews Views with Richard Chew: Brian Lemek on Electing a Pro-Democracy Majority

Chews Views with Richard Chew: Brian Lemek on Electing a Pro-Democracy Majority

Brian Lemek, Executive Director of Defend The Vote, joined Chew’s Views with Richard Chew on WCPT on Thursday , June 5, to discuss DTV’s work ...
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Civil Rights Coalition Joint Statement on Antisemitic Hate Crimes

Civil Rights Coalition Joint Statement on Antisemitic Hate Crimes

Defend The Vote Action Fund, and The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, along with 65 civil rights organizations, released a statement in response ...
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Roll Call: At The Races

Roll Call: At The Races

Offense on defense: Democratic voting rights group Defend the Vote plans to invest $10 million to elect “pro-democracy champions” in 2026. In addition, an affiliated ...
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The Hill: Democratic groups launch $14 million investment ahead of 2026 House races

The Hill: Democratic groups launch $14 million investment ahead of 2026 House races

The Democratic group Defend the Vote PAC and Defend the Vote Action Fund announced a $14 million investment ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.  The ...
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DTV Kicks Off 2026 with $14 Million Plan, 24 Key Endorsements

DTV Kicks Off 2026 with $14 Million Plan, 24 Key Endorsements

Defend The Vote aims to elect a pro-democracy majority and help Democrats improve their message to voters, especially on the connection between democracy and the ...
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