Our Mission
Southern Coalition for Social Justice’s (SCSJ) Voting Rights Program supports marginalized communities in fighting for their right to responsive representation — elected officials of their choosing who are accountable and committed to advancing their interests. By ensuring those communities can advocate for policies, procedures, and districts that provide them an equal opportunity to have their voices heard and votes counted, we help all levels of government to be more responsive to the concerns of their constituency. With better civic education and representation, these communities will have greater access to the resources and services they need to combat systemic injustices.
Our Work
Election Administration & Protection
SCSJ focuses on ensuring access to the ballot and monitoring initiatives aimed at limiting that access.
Fight for Fair Districts
SCSJ continues to fight for racially equitable redistricting maps at all levels of government through litigation, community advocacy, and education.
Combat Voter Suppression
SCSJ is committed to reducing barriers to the ballot box and making the freedom to vote safe and accessible.
SOLVE
The SOLVE Network is a regional network of grassroots community organizations and advocates aiming to improve voting rights.
How We Advance Voting Rights
Policy Advocacy
SCSJ’s election administration work and policy advocacy focuses on protecting access to the ballot and monitoring legislative initiatives aimed at requiring photo ID at the polls, restricting voter registration, or otherwise disenfranchising voters.
Education & Outreach
SCSJ believes voting rights secure the voices of people of color in critical decisions that affect local communities and that have the potential to create progressive social change. We provide counsel to local community groups regarding redistricting, and we speak on behalf of clients at local town hall meetings and legislative committees.
Voting Rights News
Texas Advocates Shift Focus After Racial Gerrymandering Case Dismissed
EL PASO, Texas (March 25, 2025) — A coalition of Texas voting and civil rights advocates announced this week they will not continue to pursue litigation related to the discriminatory gerrymandering of Congressional and state legislative districts in the state. “We made a difficult decision to forgo further litigation, but this is not a retreat…
Read More Texas Advocates Shift Focus After Racial Gerrymandering Case Dismissed
Group of Nation’s Civil Rights Attorneys Urges SCOTUS to Keep Voting Rights Act Intact
Washington, D.C. (March 21, 2025) — On the heels of the 60th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday, the United States Supreme Court will hear Louisiana v. Callais on Monday, March 24, to decide if a Louisiana congressional map enacted in 2024 is unconstitutional on racial gerrymandering grounds. This 2024 map was enacted after lower federal courts…
Read More Group of Nation’s Civil Rights Attorneys Urges SCOTUS to Keep Voting Rights Act Intact
Voting Rights Cases
Key Contacts
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Rachel Allore Counsel, Voting Rightsrachel@scsj.org -
Chris Shenton Counsel, Voting Rightschrisshenton@scsj.org
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Jeff Loperfido Chief Counsel, Voting Rightsjeffloperfido@scsj.org
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Mitchell Brown Senior Counsel, Voting Rightsmitchellbrown@scsj.org
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Hilary Harris Klein Senior Counsel, Voting Rightshilaryhklein@scsj.org
