189. Raising Our Voices: Attorney Michelle Hudgins on Voting Rights, Gerrymandering, and Civic Power

In this episode of The Legal Lens Show, host Angela Reddock-Wright welcomes Michelle Hudgins, Vice President of Communications at the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights. Hudgins shares expert insights on the national and local battles impacting voting rights, the dangerous consequences of political gerrymandering and the latest moves to alter the U.S. census by executive order.Hudgins offers hope with actionable advice: how to hold local officials accountable, why every election matters—down to the “dogcatcher”—and how taking the pledge at civilrights.org can connect you to advocacy opportunities. Whether you’re worried about disenfranchisement, redistricting, or federal funding, this episode emphasizes the power of coalition building, along with a reminder of the soul and strategy of America’s civil rights movement—then and now.Key Topics CoveredThe history and urgent status of the Voting Rights ActHow redistricting and census changes threaten representationThe intersection of civil rights, immigration, and deportationsCoalition strategies from the Leadership Conference and its 240 membersHow to take the civil rights pledge and become an effective advocate for civil rights 🔗 Connect with Angela: InstagramFacebookLinkedInVisit Angela's Website