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Advocacy Center Help With Voting Issues
(Separate Website)
Click for Election Day information from the Advocacy Center, including a hotline where voters can seek information about voting, including issues regarding disabled voters.
By: Advocacy Center
Bill of Rights
(Separate Website)
The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution are called the Bill of Rights. Here is the text of the Bill of Rights, from the Web site of the National Archives.
Brennan Center for Justice
(Separate Website)
"The Brennan Center for Justice is a non-partisan public policy and law institute that focuses on the fundamental issues of democracy and justice. Our work ranges from voting rights to redistricting reform, from access to the courts to presidential power in the fight against terrorism." -- from the Brennan Center's Web site.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Department of Justice
(Separate Website)
This government site has information about how to report civil rights violations, and it has information about some civil rights issues.
By: U.S. Department of Justice
Civil Rights Division, Department of Justice
(Separate Website)
Homepage of the government unit responsible for enforcing major federal anti-discrimination laws.
By: U.S. Department of Justice
Election Day Help for Voters at the Polls
(Separate Website)
Here is information from the Louisiana Secretary of State about what kind of help is there for voters who can't read, are blind, or have other issues that make it difficult for them to cast a vote.
By: Louisiana Secretary of State
Election Protection Hotline and Other Information -- American Bar Association
(Separate Website)
Get information about voter registration, voting and more. Also, the ABA has information about its Election Protection Hotline: 1-866-OUR-VOTE, 1-866-687-8683.
By: American Bar Association
Fair Housing -- Equal Opportunity for All
(Separate Website)
Check out this brochure from HUD about fair housing and housing discrimination.
By: HUD -- US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development
Read this in:
Chinese / 中文
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Spanish / Español
,
Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt
Geaux Vote! Elections Division of the Lousiana Secretary of State
(Separate Website)
Go to GeauxVote.com, the web page of the Elections Division of the Louisiana Secretary of State, for information about how to register, where to vote, and what's on the ballot.
By: Louisiana Secretary of State
History of the Bill of Rights
(Separate Website)
Why and how they were added to the Constitution.
By: New Book of Knowledge - Grolier
Juvenile Justice Advocacy Handbook Legal process and rights for children aged 10 - 21 caught up in the juvenile justice system.
By: Juvenile Justice Project of Louisiana
Living in the United States: A Guide for Immigrant Youth
(Separate Website)
Information about many issues immigrant youth face when living in the United States. Topics include citizenship, Social Security numbers, taxes, public benefits, going to college, and more.
By: Immigrant Legal Resource Center
Read this in:
Korean / 한국어
,
Spanish / Español
Louisiana Voting Rights of the Elderly and Disabled
(Separate Website)
See this information about voting rights of the elderly and disabled, from the Louisiana Secretary of State.
By: Louisiana Secretary of State
Military and Overseas Voters: Federal Voting Assistance Program
(Separate Website)
Those in the military or living overseas can find out how to vote in U.S. Elections at this site, sponsored by the Federal Voting Assistance Program.
Patriot Act and Library Use
(Separate Website)
Here the American Library Asssocation describes how the Federal law called the USA Patriot Act affects libraries.
By: American Library Association
Voting Machines - How they Work
(Separate Website)
Look here for a demonstration of how to use a voting machine. See the online video from the Elections Division of the Louisiana Secretary of State.
By: Elections Division, Louisiana Secretary of State
Voting Rights Information from the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights
(Separate Website)
Information about voting rights and how to volunteer to protect voting rights.
By: Leadership Conference on Civil Rights & the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights Educaiton Fund
Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants
(Separate Website)
Information about jobs, housing, emergencies, learning English and becoming a citizen.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Information Services
What Not to Wear on Election Day -- Election Protection Program
(Separate Website)
Learn more about how what kind of clothing or paraphernalia may give you trouble when you go to vote. See this information from the Election Protection Program.
By: Election Protection Program
Where Do I Vote? Find Out Online
(Separate Website)
Want to know where to vote? See this site from the Elections Division of the Louisiana Secretary of State, which lets you search by address or voter information.
By: Louisiana Secretary of State
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