Sign in

Sophia Lin Lakin

@slakin.bsky.social
453 followers 278 following 15 posts

director, @aclu.bsky.social voting rights project. #leapdaybaby. all the usual disclaimers.

PostsRepliesMedia
Reposted by Sophia Lin Lakin
ACLU @aclu.org · 24/09/2026
BREAKING: Texas' highest criminal court upheld Crystal Mason's acquittal, which should put an end to her nearly decade-long wrongful prosecution over a provisional ballot she cast, unaware that the state considered her ineligible to vote.
14501107
Reposted by Sophia Lin Lakin
andy jabbour @andyjabbour.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
A great win for democracy. The fight isn't over. Read more via the @nytimes.com: “The president does not run our elections, the Postal Service does not get to decide whose ballot counts" - @slakin.bsky.social, Director of the ACLU’s Voting Rights Project www.nytimes.com/live/2026/09...
nytimes.com
Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Restrictions on Voting by Mail
The ruling is a major loss for the Trump administration, which wanted to dramatically change how Americans vote by mail in the midterm elections.
031
Reposted by Sophia Lin Lakin
ACLU @aclu.org · 15/09/2026
Make sure you’re registered and have everything you need to cast your ballot by November 3 at aclu.org/vote_2026
Tan graphic reading "Happy National Voter Registration Day! Need help registering in your state? We've got you covered." At the bottom there is an ACLU logo and it reads Defending Our Vote.
4355195
Reposted by Sophia Lin Lakin
ACLU @aclu.org · 14/09/2026
The Trump administration and its allies have been working hard to undermine our democracy, but we’re working harder to stop them. Protecting our constitutional freedoms means protecting our elections for every eligible American.
Beige graphic with a red illustration of a ballot bubble filled in with blue ink. Blue text on the graphic reads "Elections belong to the people, not the president."
6439117
Reposted by Sophia Lin Lakin
ACLU @aclu.org · 14/09/2026
There’s no better time to make sure you and your friends have a plan to vote in the midterm election. 🗳️
Graphic with a design that has a close up image of a ballot box. The graphic reads "There are 50 days until election day!" The number 50 is inside the ballot bubbles.
6399159
Sophia Lin Lakin @slakin.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
This administration keeps testing the limits of its power, as if the rules governing our elections are suggestions to ignore when they don't suit the president's agenda. But the Constitution gives states and Congress the power to set the rules for federal elections—not the president, and not USPS.
100
Reposted by Sophia Lin Lakin
ACLU @aclu.org · 15/09/2026
BREAKING: The Supreme Court blocked USPS from enforcing key parts of a new rule that would've restricted mail-in voting for the November election. This is a major win for voting rights.
141178242
Reposted by Sophia Lin Lakin
ACLU @aclu.org · 05/09/2026
BREAKING: A federal court has once again blocked a key part of President Trump’s attempt to restrict mail-in voting for the November election.
251391261
Reposted by Sophia Lin Lakin
ACLU @aclu.org · 28/08/2026
BREAKING: A federal court granted our emergency request to block USPS from implementing President Trump's order to restrict mail-in voting for the November election.
543207709
Sophia Lin Lakin @slakin.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
USPS’s job is to deliver ballots, not decide the rules of our elections. Today’s order presses pause on an unlawful power grab that would sow chaos and confusion for the millions of voters who depend on mail ballots. We’ll be back in court next week to ensure this rule remains blocked thru November.
032
Reposted by Sophia Lin Lakin
ACLU @aclu.org · 11/08/2026
BREAKING: A federal court blocked the United States Postal Service from implementing President Trump’s executive order restricting mail-in voting.
271802479
Reposted by Sophia Lin Lakin
ACLU @aclu.org · 29/06/2026
BREAKING: The Supreme Court just upheld the right of the voters to have our timely mailed ballots counted under state law.
431741285
Reposted by Sophia Lin Lakin
ACLU @aclu.org · 24/06/2026
President Trump just refused to sign a bipartisan housing affordability bill unless Congress passes the SAVE Act, which would make it significantly harder for millions of people to vote. Tell Congress to hold the line and protect our voting rights.
action.aclu.org
Stop Anti-Voter Bills Now
The SAVE Act, the SAVE America Act, and MEGA Act could keep millions of eligible U.S. citizens from being able to vote. Urge Congress to reject these bills.
9336131
Reposted by Sophia Lin Lakin
ACLU @aclu.org · 24/06/2026
President Trump doesn't have a right to steal the personal information of voters — and the courts agree.
“9 out of 9 courts have blocked the Trump administration from seizing voters’ personal data”. Logos for Defending Our Vote and the ACLU. An illustration of circles with two filled in as if they're on a ballot.
171263341
Reposted by Sophia Lin Lakin
ACLU @aclu.org · 25/06/2026
BREAKING: A federal judge declared unconstitutional key parts of President Trump's executive order that illegally attempted to restrict mail-in voting. The Constitution is clear: The president doesn't have the power to change election law.
783072846
Reposted by Sophia Lin Lakin
ACLU @aclu.org · 03/06/2026
BREAKING: The Supreme Court upheld an Alabama Congressional map that denies Black voters fair representation. This decision flies in the face of democracy and is another critical blow to our voting rights.
841729651
Reposted by Sophia Lin Lakin
ACLU @aclu.org · 29/05/2026
BREAKING: Late last night, a federal court overturned a restrictive New Hampshire voter registration law that could have disenfranchised thousands. We challenged this law in court and won, because these unnecessary laws don't safeguard our elections — they just make it harder for people to vote.
9968911577
Reposted by Sophia Lin Lakin
ACLU @aclu.org · 29/05/2026
BREAKING: The Louisiana legislature passed a new congressional map eliminating one of the state's majority-Black districts. This is a blatant effort to consolidate political power in the hands of the state's white majority and deny Black people an equal opportunity to participate in our democracy.
20436157
Reposted by Sophia Lin Lakin
ACLU @aclu.org · 20/05/2026
In the wake of the Supreme Court's decision that severely weakened the Voting Rights Act, politicians are racing to silence Black voters and enact discriminatory district maps. Here's how we're fighting back alongside our affiliates. 🧵
10473184
Reposted by Sophia Lin Lakin
ACLU @aclu.org · 26/05/2026
BREAKING: A federal court blocked Alabama from implementing a congressional map that intentionally discriminates against Black voters. This is a victory for fair representation.
412547557
Reposted by Sophia Lin Lakin
ACLU @aclu.org · 11/05/2026
BREAKING: We're suing Tennessee in federal court to challenge its discriminatory new congressional redistricting map. This new map dismantles the state's only majority-Black congressional district in Memphis by dividing voters across three majority-white districts.
181540375
Reposted by Sophia Lin Lakin
ACLU @aclu.org · 12/05/2026
NEW: We're going to court to keep Alabama's current congressional voting map in place, where ballots have already been cast in the ongoing primary election.
4764161
Reposted by Sophia Lin Lakin
ACLU @aclu.org · 06/05/2026
We're rallying in Nashville to send a message to our elected officials: Our democracy belongs to We, the People. We're fighting back against the state's attempt to redraw our maps and undermine Black voting strength.
7240841191
Reposted by Sophia Lin Lakin
ACLU @aclu.org · 30/04/2026
60 years after civil rights movement leaders marched, mobilized, and bled for the freedom to vote, the Supreme Court has gutted what's left of the Voting Rights Act. Yesterday's devastating ruling won't stop us from defending our voting rights with everything we've got.
theguardian.com
Activists paid for the Voting Rights Act in blood. The supreme court has undermined it | Sophia Lin Lakin
I was a lead attorney in the Callais case. The court’s decision will silence the voices of communities of color
9289113
Reposted by Sophia Lin Lakin
ACLU @aclu.org · 01/05/2026
The Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais puts voting districts that give voters of color an opportunity to elect candidates of our choice in jeopardy across the country. Although the court has upended decades of progress, we're not giving up or backing down from defending our democracy.
Photo of Sophia Lin Lakin in a brown suit speaking at at press conference. A quote on the photo reads "Fair districts that took decades of litigation — not to mention blood and sweat — to achieve are now at risk. And representation isn’t just symbolic. It is a vote on whether your child’s school gets funded, whether your neighborhood gets flood relief, and whether your community’s health care survives the next budget." The quote is attributed to Sophia Lin Lakin, ACLU Voting Rights Project Director, on the Supreme Court's ruling in Louisiana v. Callais
8462168
Reposted by Sophia Lin Lakin
ACLU @aclu.org · 30/04/2026
Voting is a right, not a privilege. We will continue fighting for and building back the most hard-won protections to our democracy, no matter what the courts say. 📸 Will Martinez
Photo of a hand holding a sign that reads "Voting rights are for people, not parties".
12560271902
Reposted by Sophia Lin Lakin
My Father’s Daughter @aninsggirb.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
“…And representation isn’t just symbolic. It is a vote on whether your child’s school gets funded, whether your neighborhood gets flood relief, and whether your community’s healthcare survives the next budget. Erase the district, and erase the power to determine any of it.” - @slakin.bsky.social
02915
Reposted by Sophia Lin Lakin
Guardian US @us.theguardian.com · 30/04/2026
"This decision will jeopardize maps for congressional seats, state legislatures, city councils, school boards – every level at which communities of color have fought for true representation," writes @slakin.bsky.social.
theguardian.com
Activists paid for the Voting Rights Act in blood. The supreme court has undermined it | Sophia Lin Lakin
I was a lead attorney in the Callais case. The court’s decision will silence the voices of communities of color
14533051579
Sophia Lin Lakin @slakin.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
The Supreme Court just gutted the Voting Rights Act. Sixty-one years after Selma. This is a betrayal of every person who bled for the right to vote. Every person of conscience should be outraged — and ready to fight back.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
theguardian.com
Activists paid for the Voting Rights Act in blood. The supreme court has undermined it | Sophia Lin Lakin
I was a lead attorney in the Callais case. The court’s decision will silence the voices of communities of color
176
Sophia Lin Lakin @slakin.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
Missouri’s unconstitutional mid-decade redistricting carves up Kansas City, submerging metro voters into rural districts & dividing neighborhoods along racial lines. @aclu.org @aclumo.bsky.social @campaignlegal.org are suing to stop this mid-decade this power grab.
183
Sophia Lin Lakin @slakin.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
This ruling rights a historic injustice: For over a century, Mississippi’s Supreme Court district lines systematically diluted Black voting power, ensuring that in a state that’s 40% Black, only four Black justices total have ever served on the state’s highest court. @arisavitzky.bsky.social
141
Sophia Lin Lakin @slakin.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
NEW: We're suing for transparency about the federal government's use of data to target voters. Federal agencies created a nationwide citizenship database for list maintenance, but won't explain how it works or how the data is used. The public deserves to know how these programs affect voting rights.
aclu.org
ACLU, Journalists File Lawsuit to Assess Federal Government’s Use of Data to Target Voters | American Civil Liberties Union
NEW YORK — The ACLU, on behalf of itself and two journalists, has filed a lawsuit to enforce the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests sent to...
021
Sophia Lin Lakin @slakin.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Can’t stop, won’t stop when it comes to protecting #votingrights: Along with @nativerights.bsky.social & @aclu-mt.bsky.social, we’re challenging Chouteau County’s unfair method for electing commissioners, which deprives Native voters the opportunity to elect a candidate of their choice.
021
Reposted by Sophia Lin Lakin
ACLU @aclu.org · 14/08/2025
Today’s win sends a powerful message that the Voting Rights Act is still a vital safeguard against racial discrimination in our democracy.
161090260
Sophia Lin Lakin @slakin.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
This is a historic affirmation for Black voters in Louisiana & sends a powerful msg: The VRA is still a vital safeguard against discrimination in our democracy. Grateful to our clients & incredibly proud of the @aclu.org team leading the case & co-counsel, incl ACLU LA, @legaldefensefund.bsky.social
1498106
Reposted by Sophia Lin Lakin
ACLU @aclu.org · 13/08/2025
Georgia politicians criminalized giving food and water to voters who are waiting in long lines to cast their ballot. We were in court today fighting to maintain our block on this ridiculous rule.
14630147
Reposted by Sophia Lin Lakin
ACLU @aclu.org · 09/08/2025
Texas legislators are openly using a special session to redraw voting maps in their favor at the expense of voters of color, instead of getting disaster relief to flood victims. This race to the bottom erodes our democracy, regardless of which party benefits.
bostonglobe.com
Texas just opened Pandora’s box, and voters everywhere could pay the price - The Boston Globe
Tit-for-tat redistricting escalation is exactly what our democratic system cannot afford.
12473127
Sophia Lin Lakin @slakin.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
As the VRA Act turns 60, its legacy is under siege. The heroes of Selma couldn't have imagined that 60 years later, we'd still be shoring up the pillar of democracy that they built. But they also couldn't have imagined we'd let it fall. We won't. We can't. The democracy it supports depends on it.
aclu.org
The Voting Rights Act at 60: A Legacy in Jeopardy, a Democracy at Risk | ACLU
As the Voting Rights Act turns 60, its legacy is under siege—from courts, lawmakers, and a government retreating from enforcement. The battle to preserve it is now a fight for the future of democracy ...
010
Reposted by Sophia Lin Lakin
ACLU @aclu.org · 08/05/2025
BREAKING: A federal court ruled that Alabama's 2023 congressional map discriminates against Black voters in violation of the Voting Rights Act and Constitution. This is a win for voting rights.
6655221182
Sophia Lin Lakin @slakin.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Come join the fight! The @aclu.org Voting Rights Project is hiring a paralegal to join our team. Please share widely! www.aclu.org/careers/appl...
aclu.org
Careers at ACLU
Join our team! We’re looking for committed, passionate people for open roles at the ACLU.
120
Sophia Lin Lakin @slakin.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
We won! A federal court has blocked the EAC from implementing a mandate in the president’s (anti) voting EO to add a documentary proof of citizenship requirement to the federal form while the case proceeds. Huge congrats to all involved! @aclu.org @aclu-dc.bsky.social www.aclu.org/cases/league...
aclu.org
League of Women Voters Education Fund v. Trump | American Civil Liberties Union
On March 25, 2025, in a sweeping and unprecedented Executive Order, President Trump attempted to usurp the power to regulate federal elections from Congress and the States. Among other things, the Exe...
021
Reposted by Sophia Lin Lakin
Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
LWVUS challenged Trumps’ anti-voter EO in court because it’s not only extreme, but is also blatantly unlawful. Thanks to @slakin.bsky.social and @danilang-votes.bsky.social for stepping up and arguing on behalf of LWV and other plaintiffs last week. www.votebeat.org/2025/04/17/t...
votebeat.org
Judge hears challenges to Trump’s executive order on regulating elections
The government says the provisions that are under challenge — including a proof-of-citizenship requirement — are legal under existing federal laws.
052
Reposted by Sophia Lin Lakin
ACLU @aclu.org · 17/04/2025
We're in court today fighting President Trump's executive order that threatens to make it harder for millions of people to vote. The Constitution is clear: The president doesn't have the authority to unilaterally change federal voting rules.
211141201
Reposted by Sophia Lin Lakin
ACLU @aclu.org · 02/04/2025
NEW: We're urging a court to block President Trump's executive order targeting the law firm Perkins Coie over their voting rights work. Along with organizations across the ideological spectrum, we're fighting Trump's attacks on his perceived political enemies.
2749127
Reposted by Sophia Lin Lakin
ACLU of the District of Columbia @aclu-dc.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Our Constitution is clear: the President can't unilaterally change the rules governing our elections. Requiring a birth certificate as a condition for voting imposes a needless burden on citizens, especially people of color, women, and those in rural areas, resulting in a weakened democracy.
0111
Sophia Lin Lakin @slakin.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
President Trump can’t rewrite our election laws. His anti-voting EO is an unlawful power grab. Along w/ the SAVE Act, it’s part of a broader strategy to suppress votes. These measure aren’t about safeguarding our elections but silencing voters who’ll hold them accountable. We’ll see Trump in court.
25213
Reposted by Sophia Lin Lakin
ACLU @aclu.org · 25/03/2025
BREAKING: President Trump signed an executive order that aims to upend U.S. elections and disenfranchise millions of eligible voters. This is an extreme abuse of power — we'll see him in court.
742073582
Reposted by Sophia Lin Lakin
ACLU @aclu.org · 23/01/2025
We were in court today continuing to fight for fair state legislative maps in Georgia.
9115380
Reposted by Sophia Lin Lakin
ACLU @aclu.org · 21/01/2025
President Trump rolled back Biden’s Executive Order Promoting Access on Voting, which helped ensure eligible citizens have access to registration and voting. The federal government has a responsibility to protect our democracy.
npr.org
Trump revokes Biden's order for federal agencies to promote voter registration
President Trump has reversed an executive order by former President Joe Biden that calls for federal agencies to promote voter registration.
12508111
Sophia Lin Lakin @slakin.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Feels symbolic that lifting this story is my first post on this new social media platform but it is of one with the times. We’re ready to meet the challenges to come.
000