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By Loyd Auerbach | Knowledge & Research Consultant, LexisNexis
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The Lexis® Practical Guidance team has created this online kit comprised of various resources making it easier for citizens to vote and understand the issues around voting rights. It includes primary law, secondary sources, and news articles to help legal professionals get their arms around the landscape of voting rights protections.
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The Lexis® Practical Guidance team has curated a collection of resources that features LexisNexis content and links to publicly available content from various legal advocacy groups that are working to promote civil rights, improve access to justice, and increase police accountability.
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