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politics1 year ago•1 min saved

State-by-State Guide to Voter ID Requirements for 2024 Election

As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, voters need to be aware of state-specific ID requirements for voting. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 36 states require some form of voter identification, with nine states mandating strict photo ID. Fourteen states allow voters without ID to use provisional ballots or affidavits, while 28 states and Washington, D.C. have no photo ID requirement. Voters are advised to verify their registration status and polling hours before Election Day.

via CBS News|

#2024-election #election-day #politics

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

"AG Garland and Biden Administration Take Stand Against Voter ID Laws and Election Security Measures"

Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the Biden administration's intention to challenge state election security laws, including voter ID requirements, which he deemed discriminatory and unnecessary. This move aligns with President Biden's previous statements likening voter ID laws to Jim Crow laws. The administration's efforts to combat these laws have included supporting legislation to federalize elections, signing executive orders mandating federal agencies to increase voter registration, and suing states over their election laws.

via The Federalist|

#department-of-justice #election-security #joe-biden

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

"AG Garland and VP Harris Rally Against Voter ID Laws in Selma"

Attorney General Merrick Garland pledged to fight voter ID laws and other election integrity measures that he deemed discriminatory, burdensome, and unnecessary during an appearance in Selma, Alabama alongside Vice President Kamala Harris. He recounted the history of voting rights for Black Americans and other voters of color, stating that recent measures have made it harder for eligible voters to cast their ballots and elect representatives of their choice. Garland highlighted the DOJ's efforts to challenge state restrictions on access to the ballot, including those related to mail-in voting, drop boxes, and voter ID requirements, while emphasizing the urgency of the current moment.

via Fox News|

#civil-rights #doj #election-integrity

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

"AG Garland and VP Harris Rally Against Voter Suppression in Selma"

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland's remarks at a Selma church, decrying efforts to restrict voting access, have sparked anger among supporters of former President Donald Trump. Garland highlighted the Justice Department's fight against discriminatory voting restrictions, including those related to mail-in voting, drop boxes, and voter ID requirements, which have been criticized by Republican-led governments. Trump and his followers, including the "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) movement, have falsely claimed voter fraud and criticized Garland's comments, while opponents argue that voter ID laws disproportionately impact marginalized communities.

via Newsweek|

#maga #merrick-garland #politics

politics2 years ago•7 min saved

GOP's Efforts to Restrict Voting on College Campuses Stalled.

Republican lawmakers in several states have been trying to enact new obstacles to voting for college students, who tend to vote heavily Democratic. However, attempts to restrict out-of-state students from voting in their campus towns or to roll back preregistration for teenagers have failed in New Hampshire and Virginia. Idaho has banned student ID cards as a form of voter identification, but this is one of few successes for Republicans targeting young voters this year. Turnout in recent cycles has surged for young voters, who were energized by issues like abortion, climate change, and the Trump presidency.

via The New York Times|

#college-campuses #politics #republican-party