Fordham Law Advocates for Voter Rights (FLAVR) is a nonpartisan organization of law students at Fordham University devoted to protecting and expanding the right to vote. As the next generation of lawyers, we have a responsibility to protect the rights and freedoms of our community – at Fordham, in New York, and around the country.
To find out more about our work – or to join our team – contact us at: FLAVR@fordham.edu
Voter Toolkit
Find out when, where, and how to vote
Find out where to vote, how to vote, voter ID requirements, and see what will be on your ballot at: headcount.org
Request an absentee ballot
Request an absentee ballot at: vote.org/absentee-ballot/
To protect our communities, we encourage you to practice social distancing and take preventative measures to protect your health and safety – as well as the health and safety of your friends, family, and the broader community. Absentee ballots allow you to stay home and make your voice heard.
Sign up to be a poll worker
Support your community on election day. Poll workers help set up voting machines, hand out ballots, assist voters with disabilities, check in voters, and review IDs when required. Sign up at: allvotingislocal.org/be-a-poll-worker/
Volunteer
Host a voter registration drive, join existing efforts in your area, or make sure your friends and family are registered. Sign up at: whenweallvote.org/volunteer/
Phone bank or text bank
Make calls, send texts, or join a virtual house party, and get out the vote from anywhere! Sign up at: peoplepower.org
Respond to the 2020 Census
Please take a few moments to fill out your questionnaire by mail, phone, or online and ensure that your community gets essential funding and resources for the coming decade.
Your census responses are confidential. The Census Bureau is not allowed to share your individual information with other government agencies, immigration officials, or the public. Language assistance is available. The online questionnaire and telephone assistance are available in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Russian, Arabic, Tagalog, Polish, French, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, and Japanese.
Find out more at: 2020census.gov
Learn More
Gerrymandering
Learn about the dangers of partisan gerrymandering and non-partisan redistricting efforts at: democraticredistricting.com
Voting rights restoration
Felony disfranchisement laws prevent nearly 6 million Americans with from voting. Learn more at: brennancenter.org/issues/ensure-every-american-can-vote
2020-2021 Board Members
Sonia Montejano, Class of 2024 – Co-President
Nora Donnelly, Class of 2024 – Co-President
Jordan Hutt, Class of 2024 – Vice President
Tien Le, LLM Student – DEI & Outreach Chair
Alexa Green, Class of 2024 – Voter Engagement
Chase Cooper, Class of 2024 – Policy & Education
Sofia Rocher, Class of 2025 (Evening) – Social Media, Marketing & Communications Chair
Cameron Kasanzew, Class of 2023 – 3L Advisor
Jaqueline Bartha, Class of 2023 – 3L Advisor
Omar Nesheiwat, Class of 2023 – 3L Advisor
To find out more or get involved:
Fordham Law Advocates for Voter Rights
150 West 62nd Street
New York, NY 10023
FLAVR@fordham.edu
Fordham Law Advocates for Voter Rights (FLAVR) 