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Voting Rights: The Myth of Voter Fraud Oct 06, 2026

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How do you distinguish a rule that promises election security from a rule that protects the people already in power? In this inaugural episode of MAKE the CASE, Abdi Soltani, executive director of the ACLU of Northern California, discusses attacks on free and fair elections in California and nationwide, and how the ACLU is working to defend this critical constitutional right.

Host: Carmen King, senior communication strategist, ACLU of Northern California

Episode Guest: Abdi Soltani, executive director of the ACLU of Northern California

Production Credits:

Produced by the ACLU of Northern California

Executive Producer: Candice Francis

Producer: Jarrod Sport

Senior Producer: Joanne Elgart Jennings

Senior Editor: Tammerlin Drummond

Digital Media Producer: Virginia Reinhart

Music: Renzo Gorrio

Art Design: Annabelle Ison

Administrative Specialist: Kevin Fonseca

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Introducing MAKE the CASE Oct 03, 2026

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Do you ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of a lawsuit or public policy that changes lives, informs opinion, and instigates debate? How do ACLU lawyers and advocates gear up to fight for civil liberties and civil rights?

Find out on our new podcast MAKE the CASE with Carmen King, where we delve into some of the most consequential questions of our time. We go behind the headlines to help listeners understand what's at stake, why the ACLU gets involved, and who could be affected when the outcome will shape how people are treated under the law for years to come.

New episodes every week starting October 6th. Listen to MAKE the CASE wherever you get your podcasts.