Public Rights Project

Public Rights Project partners with government allies on court cases with the potential to set legal precedents, strengthen civil rights, and create more equitable laws at the local level and #SCOTUS. PRP provides partners with critical resources and support to improve the choices our government officials make, secure our rights, and achieve a world where *every community* has a democracy that delivers justice and equity. We’ve built a powerful engine for justice with over 300 partners in 41 states across America. And our impact continues as we grow our vital network of justice seekers—visionary politicians, prosecutors, organizers and advocates across the nation each year. Become a justice seeker today  >> https://lnkd.in/gpVUhBJ8

🚨WE’RE HIRING: Senior Writer/Editor🚨 Are you a passionate storyteller with a knack for making complex topics clear and compelling? PRP is seeking a Senior Writer/Editor to lead the creation of impactful content that drives our mission of advancing civil rights and economic justice. As part of our remote team, you'll have the opportunity to craft powerful narratives, case studies, and social media content, all while supporting state and local governments in their pursuit of justice. Your work will help bring vital stories to life, inspire action, and elevate our efforts to close the gap between the law and the lived reality of vulnerable communities. What you'll do: ✍️ Write & edit content including blogs, case studies, success stories, and social media   🎯 Collaborate with subject matter experts to tell authentic, actionable stories   🌍 Support content strategies to increase awareness and engagement   📈 Use data-driven insights to continuously improve content quality The ideal candidate: - Has a proven track record as a writer/editor in nonprofit, advocacy, or legal spaces   - Can translate technical ideas into clear, concise, and compelling content   - Is an excellent collaborator and communicator with a passion for justice If you're ready to use your writing to make a difference, apply now to join a dynamic, mission-driven team! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/geanG5et

🚨Attention government attorneys!🚨 Are you bracing for federal challenges to civil rights in your community? The 2025 Civil Rights Fellowship is here to help you strengthen your capacity to defend civil rights and local governance. Fellows will: 🌟 Explore proactive strategies to defend immigrant and reproductive rights   🌟 Combat federal overreach   🌟 Preserve vital legal protections Through expert-led sessions, collaborative exercises, and resilience-building techniques, you'll gain hands-on skills to advance justice while sustaining your advocacy. Plus, you'll connect with Public Rights Project staff and a powerful network of partners for real-time guidance and collaboration in defending local authority and civil liberties. This is your chance to make an impact where it matters most. Apply by Feb.4 and join a dynamic cohort of changemakers! https://lnkd.in/gP2fHPwR #CivilRights #FellowshipOpportunity #PublicRights #DefendJustice #LocalGovernance #Advocacy #ReproductiveRights #ImmigrantRights #FederalChallenges

In the aftermath of Trump's presidency, federal lawyers are facing a tough choice: stay and fight or move on?🤔 Some are urged to "ride it out" and remain in their roles, using their positions as a defense against his policies. Others are being told to look for opportunities in Democrat-led states, continuing their battle in new arenas. During a recent webinar, PRP's Founder and CEO, Jill Habig, hit the nail on the head: "Of course you should be expected as a federal employee to set aside your personal political views or policy views. But you don’t have to be expected — and you shouldn’t be expected — to set aside your legal and ethical obligations."⚖️ In this polarized moment, these legal professionals are standing at a crossroads, where their commitment to justice could shape the future of our democracy. Watch the full webinar here- https://lnkd.in/gFmtQtSU

Happy New Year from The Public Rights Project team 🎉 🌟 ✨

📢 NEW EDITION ALERT📢 The Local Power & Politics Review (4th Edition) is now live!🌍 In a co-authored article, Jill Habig breaks down how the Dobbs decision has reshaped reproductive rights, exploring how communities are stepping up to secure abortion access despite state-level attacks.🚨Meanwhile, other regions are ramping up bans that block travel for abortion care. The full edition dives deep into the complex dance of state preemption, local resistance, and the broader fight for democracy, touching on everything from abortion rights to LGBTQ+ equality and prosecutorial discretion. 🔗Check out this edition to explore how preemption laws are challenging local power and see what steps Jill says can be taken for pushback and protection on page 19! https://lnkd.in/g4eahpCa

Congrats to Public Rights Project's 2024 Affirmative Leaders Fellowship cohort! 🎉 Each of you exemplified strength in impact litigation and coalition-building, and you all developed a keen skillset in policy research and public leadership. Thank you for your commitment to equitable enforcement.❤️

Our civil rights are at stake. Public Rights Project can help. With your support, PRP provides local government officials with the capacity and community they need to fight for civil rights. And our approach is working. In response to numerous attacks on election officials and assaults on voting rights, we launched our first-ever Election Protection Hub (EPH) in 2024. Some of our wins include: - Serving 204 local election officials in 136 jurisdictions in 22 states. - Collaborating with nearly 30 election clerks on a bipartisan brief to urge the Michigan Supreme Court to hold rogue election workers accountable. - Taking action in six states and nationally to protect and advance abortion access by thwarting efforts to keep it off the ballot. In Arizona and Missouri, we won! Building upon the success of our EPH model, we are launching the Civil Rights Hub, with a goal of serving 200 local government officials in 75 jurisdictions in 2025. It will serve as our primary support system to help local governments push back against the Trump administration’s efforts to erode reproductive rights, immigrant rights, local democracy, and economic justice and security. This Giving Tuesday, help protect our civil rights by making a gift to PRP today: https://lnkd.in/g6Hf6-7d

Public Rights Project is prepared to keep advancing and protecting civil rights with our local government partners. Read the full post-election statement from our CEO Jill Habig. https://lnkd.in/gNwg5sRV

In a new op-ed in Law360, PRP partner and Bucks County Commissioner, Bob Harvie, explains the flurry of election litigation that Pennsylvania—like many other battleground states—has faced, with mail-in and provisional ballots at the heart of several cases. He writes how ensuring voters and constituents are confident in the process and are able to separate fact from hyperbolic rhetoric is essential, and how it can mean the difference between a vote being counted and not. Understanding the landscape can also be crucial for lawyers willing to give their time to support voting rights in the coming weeks and months. This op-ed is one of several ways Bob has been using his voice as an election official to lift up accurate information about Pennsylvania's election system and dispel misinformation. He also joined PRP as a panelist in our media briefing on election-related misinformation, supporting journalists in their efforts to report accurately. And he was a member of our coalition of 34 PA officials successfully advocating in the courts for the use of provisional ballots as a crucial safeguard in Pennsylvania’s election process. Bob is a great example of the many election officials working tirelessly to ensure our election system is safe and robust. Read his op-ed here: https://lnkd.in/gX-WbJ9C