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US Attorney Expands Civil Rights Efforts in West Virginia
WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – In a move aimed at ensuring that people with disabilities have a full and equal opportunity to vote, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld is expanding civil rights enforcement and education efforts in West Virginia.
Citing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Ihlenfeld announced that his office has developed a formal plan to prevent public entities from discriminating against voters based on disability.
The ADA applies to all aspects of voting, including registration, site selection, and the casting of ballots, whether on Election Day or during early voting.
“Voting is a hallmark of our democracy, and we want to make sure that no one is denied this fundamental right due to a disability,” said U.S. Attorney Ihlenfeld.
As part of the initiative, Ihlenfeld’s office will host four community events this year to raise awareness about federal civil rights, with a special focus on the ADA, the Fair Housing Act, hate crimes, and environmental justice.
The educational sessions will be held in Hancock, Ohio, Hampshire, and Harrison counties, with the first event scheduled for April 20, 2023, at 9 a.m. at the Millsop Community Center in Weirton.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Carly Nogay is leading the community outreach efforts, with assistance from Assistant U.S. Attorneys Chris Prezioso, Jarod Douglas, and Max Nogay.
To learn more about the district’s civil rights work, or to report a civil rights violation, visit https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndwv/civil-rights-program.
Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Public Corruption
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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