Questions and answers about common legal problems.
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Voter Registration in Louisiana
(Separate Website)
How, when and where; what to do if you move; replace ID cards.
Voting and Physical Disability
(Separate Website)
Voters who find it hard to get to the polls don't lose their right to vote.
By: Louisiana Secretary of State
Voting Rights Act: Federal Law Protections Against Discrimination in Voting
(Separate Website)
Your rights; how to get federal election observers; how to file a complaint.
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Federal Voting Assistance Program
(Separate Website)
Voting information for uniformed service members and overseas citizens.
Federal Voting Rights Laws
(Separate Website)
History of the laws and how they help you.
By: U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division
Get Informed About Candidates and Officials
(Separate Website)
Voting records; backgrounds; campaign finances; interest group ratings; issue positions.
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.
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
Voting in Louisiana when you have a criminal record.
Have an arrest record or conviction and want to know if you can vote? Find out here.
By: New Orleans Legal Assistance (an office of Southeast La. Legal Services)
Your Constitutional Rights: 50 U.S. Supreme Court Cases
(Separate Website)
Describes 50 of the most important United States Supreme Court cases on different Constitutional rights, including Free Speech, Freedom of the Press, Free Exercise/Establishment of Religion, Freedom of Association, Search and Seizure, Due Process of Law, Right of Trial by Jury, Equal Protection of Laws, and the Right to Vote.
By: ACLU Montana
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