The ACLU in Action
September 16, 2008

Tell the Senate "Real ID must go!"
 
The state Senate returned to work this week, and the next step to stop Real ID in Pennsylvania is upon us.  Real ID is a real nightmare that will greatly increase government surveillance of American citizens, increase our vulnerability to identity theft, and cost us hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars by turning our state driver's license into the United States' first national identification card.
 
In June, the state House unanimously approved House Bill 2537, a bill that would stop the commonwealth from seeking certification in Real ID.  That bill now awaits action in the Senate.
 
Call your senator today and ask him or her to stop Real ID in Pennsylvania and support House Bill 2537.  You can find your senator and his or her contact information at the Senate's website.
 
To learn more about Real ID, visit www.realnightmare.org.

Voter Empowerment Cards Available

Q & A GUIDE TO ELECTION DAY

During this election season, the ACLU of PA is focused on helping people exercise one of our most cherished rights - the right to vote.

Unfortunately, certain communities face barriers to exercising this right, such as language access, access by those with disabilities, and misinformation about the ability of ex-felons to vote.

To help combat these problems, the ACLU has produced a voter empowerment card with comprehensive information about voting in Pennsylvania. Cards are currently available in English. Versions in several other languages, including Spanish, are coming soon!

If you'd like a copy (or several) of these cards, email us at vote@.... A web version of the card can be viewed here.

More about the ACLU of PA's current work defending voting rights

Voting Rights of Ex-Felons in PA

COUNTERING THE MYTHS

Many people, especially ex-felons themselves, incorrectly believe former offenders do not have the right to vote in Pennsylvania. Under state law, felons who have been released from prison, or who will be freed by the time of the election, are eligible to vote. Only those felons who are incarcerated are not allowed to vote. Get the Facts

A card dispelling the myths about ex-felons' right to vote can be obtained by contacting us at vote@....

Canvassers Have Rights

THE ACLU OF PA CAN HELP

The ACLU believes that all registration and permitting laws, as applied to charitable, religious, political and get-out-the-vote groups, violate the First Amendment.  In addition, background checks, photos and waiting periods are unconstitutional.  The law is clear: canvassing is permitted between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., seven days a week. If you run into a problem, contact us. Get the Facts

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