Attorney General Eric Holder is cracking down on voter discrimination.
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DOJ Sends Federal Monitors to 18 States
In an effort to reaffirm the Justice Department’s commitment and responsibility to protect eligible Americans from discrimination at the ballot box, Attorney General Eric Holder released a video today to announce that the department will send federal monitors to 18 states across the country. These monitors will be on the ground gathering information on numerous aspects of local election procedures including voter discrimination, resources for bilingual voters, and adequate services for individuals with disabilities.
“One of the Justice Department’s most sacred responsibilities is ensuring access to the ballot box for every eligible American,” said Attorney General Holder in a video message recorded for the Justice Department’s website. “Over the last six years, my colleagues and I have taken robust action to safeguard this fundamental right: challenging unnecessarily restrictive proposals like certain voter ID laws; advocating for accessible polling places in remote and underserved communities; and fighting back against redistricting proposals and early voting limits that may prevent many Americans from making their voices heard.”
The complete text of the Attorney General’s video message is below:
These officials will gather information on numerous aspects of local election procedures, including whether voters are treated differently depending on their race or color; whether jurisdictions are adequately serving individuals with disabilities; whether jurisdictions are complying with the provisional ballot requirements of the Help America Vote Act; and whether jurisdictions are complying with the Voting Rights Act’s requirement to provide bilingual election materials and assistance in areas of need.
“The integrity of our elections, and the ability of our citizens to access the franchise, are fundamental to who we are – both as a nation and as a people,” said Attorney General Holder.
The DOJ’s efforts to prevent voter discrimination are a welcome development, particularly in the face of growing concerns about voter suppression and intimidation. As citizens across the country go to the polls on Election Day, it is essential that every voter can cast their ballot free of intimidation, discrimination, or obstruction.
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Key Facts
- State: Federal
- Category: Public Corruption
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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