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Civic Soundcheck: Midterm Elections Community Forum

Tennesseans have important decisions to make in November. Let's talk about them! Join the ACLU of Tennessee for a free evening of music, film, and honest conversation about the issues at stake for Tennesseans in November and why voter engagement matters right now. ACLU-TN is a nonpartisan organization. We do not support or oppose candidates for office; instead, we bring people together for dialogue and advocacy on the issues affecting civil liberties in Tennessee. The Sept. 9 Civic Soundcheck will include: Music The premiere of a short video series on voting rights restoration in Tennessee A diverse panel of voting rights and organizing experts And more details about our upcoming Party at the Polls We expect a room full of organizers, partners, and Tennesseans who want to do something before November. To RSVP, visit: http://act.aclu-tn.org/a/civic-soundcheck-9926
Sep 09, 2026 | 6:00 PM (CT)
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Election HQ 2026

Your one stop hub for protecting your voice at the ballot box in Tennessee. Find the latest on our redistricting litigation, a breakdown of how the redistricting process actually works, and candidate information built to help you navigate this election cycle.
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Court Denies Preliminary Injunction in Challenge to Tennessee's Discriminatory Congressional Map

Case challenging racially discriminatory congressional districts continues
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New Filings Detail Disturbing Accounts of Federal Agents Retaliating Against Memphis Residents

Residents describe being surveilled at home, pulled over under false pretenses, boxed in with vehicles, and jailed in retaliation for observing and documenting Memphis Safe Task Force activity