About
The Task Force in the States
The state and local efforts of the ABA's Democracy Task Force are non-partisan extensions of its national initiative.
Through partnerships with respected members of the legal community, civic, business, religious, and other rule of law focused organizations, our teams in the field will support the ABA's mission to: "(i) bolster voter confidence in elections by safeguarding the integrity and non-partisan administration of elections, and by providing support for election workers and officials; (ii) educate Americans on democracy and the rule of law and why they are foundational to every aspect of American lives; and (iii) suggest ideas to the American people for improving and strengthening our democracy and our elections."
Select your state from the dropdown menu above to learn more about how to get involved locally.
LEADERSHIP
Co-Chaired by Judge J. Michael Luttig and Secretary Jeh Johnson, and with Vice Chair William Ide, III, The national Task Force for American Democracy was formed by American Bar Association President Mary L. Smith in 2023 to encourage local action by legal professionals to ensure an enduring American Democracy.
With its strong bipartisan leadership, the ABA and the task force have already made an impact by bringing important conversations to key regions across the country. These conversations about issues like ensuring trust in elections and improving civic dialogue are leading to meaningful, long-term, collaborative hard-work between legal professionals and partners who share a commitment to upholding the rule of law and strengthening our democracy.
Task force members and advisors include nationally renown bipartisan legal, business, and civic leaders who share the commitment to preserving the rule of law and democracy through grassroots activism.