Raising the Bar: The Future of Voting Rights in New Jersey and Beyond
The American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey (ACLU-NJ) is hosting "Raising the Bar: The Future of Voting Rights in New Jersey and Beyond," a 90-minute virtual panel event scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, at 12:30 p.m. This event aims to address the current state and future of voting rights within New Jersey and across the United States.
The panel will explore the erosion of federal voting protections and discuss emerging tools and strategies to expand ballot access and political power. Topics will include the impact of recent Supreme Court decisions, such as Shelby County v. Holder and Brnovich v. Democratic National Committee, on the Voting Rights Act, and how states can proactively advance and enforce voting rights.
Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way will provide opening remarks, highlighting New Jersey's efforts to enhance ballot access. The panel, moderated by ACLU-NJ Staff Attorney Liza Weisberg, features esteemed experts: Yael Bromberg, Principal at Bromberg Law LLC; Sophia Lin Lakin, Director of the ACLU’s Voting Rights Project; Henal Patel, Law and Policy Director at the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice; Michael Pernick, Redistricting Counsel at the Legal Defense Fund; and Caren E. Short, Director of Legal and Research at the League of Women Voters of the U.S.
This event is designed for legal professionals, policymakers, advocates, and citizens interested in the future of voting rights. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities in protecting and expanding voting rights, particularly within New Jersey's unique legal and political landscape.
Speakers(7)
Caren E. Short
Director, Legal and Research at League of Women Voters of the U.S.
Caren E. Short is the Director of Legal and Research at the League of Women Voters of the U.S. and will be a panelist.
Henal Patel
Law and Policy Director at New Jersey Institute for Social Justice
Henal Patel serves as the Law and Policy Director at the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice and will be a panelist.
Liza Weisberg
Staff Attorney at ACLU of New Jersey
Liza Weisberg will moderate the panel discussion on the future of voting rights in New Jersey and beyond.
Michael Pernick
Redistricting Counsel at Legal Defense Fund
Michael Pernick is the Redistricting Counsel at the Legal Defense Fund and will join the panel discussion.
Sophia Lin Lakin
Director at ACLU’s Voting Rights Project
Sophia Lin Lakin is the Director of the ACLU’s Voting Rights Project and will participate as a panelist.
Tahesha Way
Lieutenant Governor at State of New Jersey
Tahesha Way has served as the Secretary of State since 2017 and will offer opening remarks on New Jersey’s efforts to expand access to the ballot.
Yael Bromberg
Principal at Bromberg Law LLC
Yael Bromberg is the principal of Bromberg Law LLC and will serve as a panelist discussing voting rights.
Event Details
- Date
- May 22, 2024
- Location
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Virtual (Zoom)
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal professionals, policymakers, advocates, and citizens interested in voting rights.
- CLE Credits
- CLE credits will be available for attendees.