Voting Rights - LA
We’ve filed an amicus brief, along with The Sentencing Project and the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, in a lawsuit challenging Louisiana’s felony disenfranchisement policy. Our friend-of-the-court brief demonstrates how Louisiana’s felony disenfranchisement laws are rooted in racial discrimination.
We also worked successfully to pass legislation in 2018 to restore voting rights to thousands of Louisiana residents who have been on probation or parole for five years or more.
In 2020 and beyond, we will continue to advocate for the voting rights of people with convictions and to strengthen election protection programs across the state.
Louisiana Voter Guide
Through our Louisiana’s Got Now | Decidimos campaign, we are uniting voters from Louisiana in a powerful movement to show that together, we can forge the change we wish to see in our communities.
Restore Your Right to Vote
Are you a Louisiana resident who can no longer vote because of a criminal record? You may be able to have your voting rights restored. Learn the details on our Voting Rights Restoration Fact Sheet.
Read Our Report
Click on image to view our latest report (PDF) on the Shelby County v. Holder decision and its effects on Louisiana voters. Also, read our 2021 report on Louisiana voting rights.
