Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law - Legal Roving Monitors
Voting Rights Legal Roving Monitor, Louisiana Election Protection
Respond to voting rights issues at polling places.
Posted September 25, 2026
Background & Context
Louisiana Election Protection's (LA EP) Legal Roving Monitor (LRM) program meets one essential voting-rights need in Louisiana. We must ensure dedicated legal response capacity to respond quickly to urgent voting-rights and election issues.
Immediate Problem
Legal volunteers in Election Protection field programs are essential when and where rapid response is required. However, these needs are variable, and most volunteers spend portions of their shifts on call. There is a huge opportunity to utilize that time to assess the accessibility of Louisiana's polling places.
Work & Deliverables
Volunteers will be assigned turf in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport, LA. Gas cards are available!
Volunteers must have smartphones and access to a private vehicle to travel around their assigned county.
During shifts, volunteers will monitor polling locations within their assigned turf for voting access issues. Volunteers may be dispatched to polling locations at the request of the Louisiana Election Protection (LA EP) Command Center.
Should an issue occur in their city that requires legal support or rapid response, the LA Election Protection Command Center will dispatch the volunteer to respond under the guidance of the LA EP legal experts.
Preparation Phase
- Communication with your program lead.
- Introductory Call with your program lead.
- Attend the mandatory virtual training.
- Sign the volunteer code of conduct.
- Receive your swag and printed materials.
Collaboration Phase
- Complete your Election Day volunteer shift.
- Complete your poll site checklist.
Wrap Up
- Complete your end of shift report.
Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law - Legal Roving Monitors
Election Protection is the largest and longest operating NONPARTISAN voter protection coalition. The Election Protection Coalition works to ensure all voters can cast a ballot freely, fairly, and securely. We empower and support voters and communities who have been historically disenfranchised and underrepresented in our democracy. Our core work includes direct voter assistance and education, advocacy, litigation, and communication with elected officials.
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Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law - Legal Roving Monitors
Election Protection is the largest and longest operating NONPARTISAN voter protection coalition. The Election Protection Coalition works to ensure all voters can cast a ballot freely, fairly, and securely. We empower and support voters and communities who have been historically disenfranchised and underrepresented in our democracy. Our core work includes direct voter assistance and education, advocacy, litigation, and communication with elected officials.