Michigan Election Protection Attorneys
a collaboration between Lawyers for Good Government, PROMOTE the Vote fund, and aclu of michigan
As an Election Protection Attorney, you'll monitor early voting sites and polling places as a challenger (or poll monitor if you're not registered to vote in MI), use challengers' special rights and responsibilities to engage with election workers if you observe problems, and be on call to collect affidavits. Attorneys serving as challengers may also be asked by ACLU of Michigan to gather affidavits from voters and witnesses in support of emergency, same-day litigation — this role requires flexibility and a willingness to act under time pressure.
This program is a coordinated effort with ACLU of Michigan and Promote the Vote to ensure every eligible Michigander can cast a ballot free from intimidation or interference — and have that ballot counted.
Next Steps:
NOTE: as of 10/26 Shift Sign Up is now closed. If you’ve previously signed up for a shift, you should have received confirmation of your assignment from Promote the Vote Fund.
Complete the 1.5-hour online, on-demand training at least 4 days before your shift
Review the full volunteer checklist for everything else you need to know (you will receive this directly from L4GG as it contains priveleged communication).
Join the Supplemental Training Monday, October 26 at 12pm ET, for the latest updates on the ground
Questions? Email probono@lawyersforgoodgovernment.org.