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Latino Voting Rights articles on Democracy Chronicles

News on the unique challenges of Hispanic and Latino Americans are highlighted in this Latino voting rights section. Attempts to manipulate the law in new ways that will disadvantage minority communities continue nationwide. Also see our sections on American democracy and our articles on the Voter Access or Minority Voting Rights.

ICE Says It Won’t Patrol Polling Places, Dispelling Rumors

November 5, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

ICE, Dispelling Rumors, Says It Won’t Patrol Polling Places

ICE will not patrol polling locations on Election Day, said a spokesworman in response to social media rumors of potential voter intimidation from agency.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Latino Voting Rights, Voter Access, Voter Suppression

Will Changing Demographics Shift 2018 Voting Patterns?

November 2, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Changing Demographics Shift 2018 Voting Patterns

With its tensions between rural and urban voters, new demographics vs old ones, Nevada is one example of what is happening to US politics on national level.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Latino Voting Rights, Minority Voting Rights

Nearly 1 in 10 Mail Ballots Thrown Out in Georgia County

October 17, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Mail Ballots Thrown Out in Georgia County

Citizens whose votes have been rejected can resubmit their ballots or vote in person, but advocates say that this puts an undue burden on voters.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Absentee and Mail Voting, American Local Elections, Latino Voting Rights, Minority Voting Rights, Voter Access

Florida Ordered to Assist Spanish Speaking Voters

September 8, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Assist Spanish Speaking Voters

Today’s decision recognizes the growing presence of Puerto Rican voters and their right to fully participate in elections that would impact their future.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Latino Voting Rights, Minority Voting Rights, Puerto Rico, Voter Access, Voting Rights Act

Voting Rights Groups Sue Over Arizona Voter Disenfranchisement

August 21, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Voting Rights Groups Arizona Voter Disenfranchisement

Voting rights groups sue Arizona Secretary Of State, Michele Reagan on Saturday, nine months after providing notice of violations of Federal Law

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Latino Voting Rights, Minority Voting Rights, Voter Access, Voter Registration

5 Ways to Increase Latino Voter Turnout

June 21, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Increase Latino Voter Turnout

For far too long, voter suppression, systemic barriers, and lack of engagement have stifled political participation

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Latino Voting Rights, Minority Voting Rights, Voter Access, Voter Suppression, Voter Turnout

Must Read Native American Reactions to Trump Immigration Policy

June 20, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Native American Trump Immigration Policy

A government policy encouraged placement of Native American children in non-Native foster families

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Central America, Indigenous and Democracy, Latino Voting Rights, Native Americans and Democracy, Republicans

New Poetry: Elegy to a Refugee Girl

June 17, 2018 by Ana Maria Fores Tamayo Leave a Comment

Refugee Girl

For Father’s Day, for World Refugee Day, which this year falls on Wednesday, June 20th, all fathers should be with their children; all children should enjoy, with their families, the freedoms afforded to those of us in the free world.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Civil Rights, Latino Voting Rights, Political Artwork, Women and Democracy

US Supreme Court Divided Over Texas Electoral District Fight

April 25, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Texas Electoral District Fight

From Voice of America: The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday appeared divided along ideological lines as it heard a bid by Texas to revive Republican-drawn electoral districts thrown out by a lower court for diluting the clout of black and Hispanic voters. Some of the conservative justices seemed willing during arguments in the case to […]

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Latino Voting Rights, Minority Voting Rights, Redistricting, Supreme Court

Judge Opens Door for Thousands to Apply for Asylum

April 1, 2018 by Julio César Guerrero Leave a Comment

Judge Opens Door

Chief United States District Judge of the Western District of Washington issued the ruling in a class-action lawsuit brought by several immigrant rights groups on behalf of those who fear persecution if returned to their home country.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Civil Rights, Latino Voting Rights, Native Americans and Democracy

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