Episode 608: Following Questionable Late Voter Registration Purges, the U.S. DOJ Issues State Guidance and Asks for Help from Impacted Voters
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The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Sept. 13, 2024
Following Questionable Late Voter Registration Purges, the U.S. DOJ Issues State Guidance and Asks for Help from Impacted Voters
Reacting to recent partisan voter registration purges and rule changes from state officials, legislatures and election boards, September 10th, the U.S. Department of Justice reminded states of their responsibilities under the federal National Voter Registration Act.
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Today’s Links
Articles & Resources:
U.S. Department of Justice - Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke, DOJ's Civil Rights Division, Statement on Voter Purges
U.S. Department of Justice - Voting Rights Fact Sheet
U.S. Department of Justice - Voter Registration List Maintenance: Guidance under Section 8 of the National Voter Registration Act, 52 U.S.C. § 20507
Campaign Legal Center - How To Prevent Unfair Voter Purges
American Democracy Minute - When Voter Registration Purges Cross the Line from Standard Practice into Suppression
American Democracy Minute - Ninety Days Before the Election Georgia Launches ‘Voter Registration Cancellation Portal’ and Changes Rules on Certifying Elections
Check Your Voter Registration:
- U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State
- USA Vote Foundation – Registration, Eligibility, State Election Office Links
- Vote.Gov – Register to Vote in Your State
- Vote.Org – Check Your Registration to Vote
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