Advancement Project

At Advancement Project, we work every day to support local movements in achieving policy and organizing wins within their communities and local governments.

But all too often, states are interfering in these hard-won gains to limit our power through a mechanism called abusive preemption.

So what is preemption? And how can we fight back?

Learn more about the people-powered movement for local control and self-determination on our blog.

What Is Preemption? - Advancement Project At Advancement Project, we work every day to support local movements in achieving policy and organizing wins within their communities and local governments. But all too often, states will interfere and take the wins away through a mechanism called abusive state preemption.

ICYMI We filed a lawsuit against Florida to block enforcement of House Bill 991. We stand with communities of color in refusing to accept legislation that dismantles civic participation and strips away hard-won opportunities to build power.

Voting Rights Advocates Sue Over Florida GOP 'Show Your Papers' Law | Common Dreams Florida voting rights advocates sue to block a voter suppression bill signed by Gov. DeSantis, HB 991, as President Donald Trump pushes for similar federal legislation.

President Trump just signed an executive order to restrict mail-in voting, threatening to weaponize the USPS and cut federal funding to states that don’t comply. This is an unconstitutional attack on the right to vote, especially for voters of color, people with disabilities, and working people. We’re not staying silent.

President Trump Attempts to Stop Mail-In Voting for Millions of Voters Through New Executive Order - Advancement Project Racial justice & civil rights organization Advancement Project condemns President Trump's unconstitutional assault on the fundamental right to vote.