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Trump or Harris 2024: Ballot selfies are illegal in 13 states. Is yours one?
Trump or Harris 2024: Ballot selfies are illegal in 13 states. Is yours one?

According to a recent report from the nonprofit organization Lawyers for Good Government, ballot selfies are against the law in 13 states, while seven states have laws prohibiting ballot selfies at polling locations but not with mail-in or absentee ballots.

Ballot selfies are illegal in Maryland, for now
Ballot selfies are illegal in Maryland, for now

Twenty-five states already allow photos in the voting booth, according to a recent report by the advocacy group Lawyers For Good Government, while 13 states explicitly ban them. Maryland is one of seven states that permits selfies with mail-in ballots but not inside a polling station.

Are Ballot Selfies Legal? That Depends on Where You Live.
Are Ballot Selfies Legal? That Depends on Where You Live.

Ballot selfies are against the law in 13 states, according to a recent report from the nonprofit organization Lawyers for Good Government. Among the states with a ban is New York, whose attorney general, Letitia James, reminded voters last week to keep their marked ballots to themselves.

Seven states allow selfies with mail-in ballots, but not at polling locations, and nine have laws that are unclear, the report said.

Nelson Mullins Honored with 2024 Outstanding Pro Bono Partner Award
Nelson Mullins Honored with 2024 Outstanding Pro Bono Partner Award

Nelson Mullins is pleased to announce the firm is the recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Pro Bono Partner Award by Lawyers for Good Government (L4GG), a leading nonprofit organization that mobilizes pro bono legal support for human rights programs. The award acknowledges Nelson Mullins' extensive contributions to L4GG's mission, with significant involvement across a diverse range of issue areas, including racial justice, small business support, environmental justice  change, healthcare access, and immigrant rights. The recognition coincides with the National Celebration of Pro Bono, which is celebrated this year from Oct. 20-26.

Connecticut Movers: Laterals to Two Top Firms, Plus Pro Bono Accolades Announced
Connecticut Movers: Laterals to Two Top Firms, Plus Pro Bono Accolades Announced

The nonprofit organization Lawyers for Good Government announced that its 2024 Outstanding Partner Awards will go to four honorees this year: Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, DLA Piper, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, and Yale Law School’s Immigrant Justice Project. The awards recognize exceptional pro bono work to create systemic change and advance justice.

Lawyers For Good Government Recognizes Yale Law, 3 Firms
Lawyers For Good Government Recognizes Yale Law, 3 Firms

The nonprofit Lawyers for Good Government, or L4GG, announced the recipients of its 2024 Pro Bono Awards on Monday, recognizing three law firms and Yale Law School for their work in support of environmental justice, immigrant rights, children's rights, racial equity and reproductive freedom.

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L4GG's Statement on 2024 Election: Reaffirming Our Commitment to Justice and Human Rights
L4GG's Statement on 2024 Election: Reaffirming Our Commitment to Justice and Human Rights

Lawyers for Good Government (L4GG) was born in the wake of the 2016 election, uniting a network of lawyers and advocates determined to uphold the Rule of Law, protect the rights and dignity of vulnerable communities, and strengthen our democracy. Today, given that the United States will soon usher in a new Administration that has threatened mass deportations, attacks on basic civil and human rights, and eradication of environmental protections, we find ourselves called to action once again. L4GG has been here before, and we are prepared to continue our fight for justice with the support of tens of thousands of attorneys across the country.

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L4GG Celebrates Hailey Tahk as Volunteer of the Month
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L4GG Celebrates Hailey Tahk as Volunteer of the Month
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In Celebration of Pro Bono Week, Lawyers for Good Government Honors Yale Law School’s Immigrant Justice Project with 2024 Outstanding Pro Bono Partner Award
In Celebration of Pro Bono Week, Lawyers for Good Government Honors Yale Law School’s Immigrant Justice Project with 2024 Outstanding Pro Bono Partner Award

In recognition of this year’s National Celebration of Pro Bono (October 20-26, 2024), Lawyers for Good Government (L4GG), a leading nonprofit organization that mobilizes pro bono legal support for human rights programs, is pleased to announce Yale Law School’s Immigrant Justice Project as a recipient of its 2024 Outstanding Pro Bono Partner Award. This award recognizes their exceptional contributions to L4GG’s Project Corazon, supporting asylum seekers and immigrants at the U.S.-Mexico border and throughout the United States.

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In Celebration of Pro Bono Week, Lawyers for Good Government Honors Nelson Mullins with 2024 Outstanding Pro Bono Partner Award
In Celebration of Pro Bono Week, Lawyers for Good Government Honors Nelson Mullins with 2024 Outstanding Pro Bono Partner Award

In recognition of this year’s National Celebration of Pro Bono (October 20-26, 2024), Lawyers for Good Government (L4GG), a leading nonprofit organization that mobilizes pro bono legal support for human rights programs, is pleased to announce Nelson Mullins as a recipient of its 2024 Outstanding Pro Bono Partner Award. The award acknowledges Nelson Mullins' extensive contributions to L4GG's mission, with significant involvement across a diverse range of issue areas, including racial justice, climate change, healthcare access, and immigrant rights.

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In Celebration of Pro Bono Week, Lawyers for Good Government Honors DLA Piper with 2024 Outstanding Pro Bono Partner Award
In Celebration of Pro Bono Week, Lawyers for Good Government Honors DLA Piper with 2024 Outstanding Pro Bono Partner Award

In recognition of this year’s National Celebration of Pro Bono (October 20-26, 2024), Lawyers for Good Government (L4GG), a leading nonprofit organization that mobilizes pro bono legal support for human rights programs, is pleased to announce DLA Piper as a recipient of its 2024 Outstanding Pro Bono Partner Award. The award recognizes DLA Piper’s exceptional commitment to advancing human rights, particularly through its work with L4GG on children’s rights and immigration projects.

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In Celebration of Pro Bono Week, Lawyers for Good Government Honors Wilson Sonsini with 2024 Outstanding Pro Bono Partner Award
In Celebration of Pro Bono Week, Lawyers for Good Government Honors Wilson Sonsini with 2024 Outstanding Pro Bono Partner Award

In recognition of this year’s National Celebration of Pro Bono (October 20-26, 2024), Lawyers for Good Government (L4GG), a leading nonprofit organization that mobilizes pro bono legal support for human rights programs, is pleased to announce Wilson Sonsini as a recipient of its 2024 Outstanding Pro Bono Partner Award. The award honors Wilson Sonsini’s exceptional contributions to L4GG’s mission, particularly through its work within the Climate Change and Environmental Justice (CCEJ) program, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) cases, and Lawyers for Racial Justice program.

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