1. United States
2. Calif.
3. Letter

Our votes are under attack. California can fight back — but only if we act now. The Supreme Court is about to decide Louisiana v. Callais — a case that could gut federal protections for majority-minority voting districts. California, as the most diverse state in the country, has more Voting Rights Act-protected districts than any other state — from Congress to local school boards. A bad ruling could erase representation for Latino, Black, and Asian communities overnight. A new UC Berkeley poll found that two-thirds of Californians believe democracy is under attack and want the Legislature to pass a strengthened California Voting Rights Act. Just 9% say democracy is not in danger. Trump is already moving. His administration has issued executive orders targeting vote-by-mail, erecting new barriers to registration, and pushing to nationalize elections in 15 states. Ballots have been seized in Georgia, Arizona — and now California. California has the power to act independently. California was the first state to pass its own Voting Rights Act in 2002 — but those protections are now outdated. States like Washington, New York, and Minnesota have already passed stronger laws. California can lead again. The California Voting Rights Act of 2026 (SB 1164) would stop discriminatory practices, combat voter suppression, and give every Californian the power to fight back. Our lawmakers say they’ll protect us. Hold them to it. [Donate now] to fund the organizing, legal support, and community outreach needed to pass SB 1164 — before the Supreme Court takes the choice out of our hands.