Research group found that 1 in 40 adult Americans accounting for 2.5 percent of the voting age population are impacted by felon disenfranchisement.
Minority Voting Rights articles on Democracy Chronicles
Equal minority voting rights still face significant obstacles including in registering to vote and casting ballots. 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, African-American Voting Rights, Latino Voting Rights or Native American Voting.
Judge Defies Supreme Court on Census Citizenship Question
New York federal judge whose rulings were criticized by two Supreme Court justices tossed their words back at them Friday in refusing to postpone a trial.
VIDEO: How Restrictive Voting Requirements Target Minorities
In a discussion with Professor Carol Anderson, PBS zooms in on concerns about voter suppression tactics in various regions of the U.S as midterms approach.
Invalid Tennessee Voter Registrations Spark Lawsuit
A group representing black voters sues election commission in Tennessee’s largest county after thousands of registrations were deemed invalid by commission.
Nearly 1 in 10 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.
Native Americans Horrified as North Dakota Voter ID Approved
Civil rights groups are expressing outrage over a recent Supreme Court ruling that could make it harder for Native Americans in North Dakota to vote.
Voter Suppression in Georgia is More Blatant Than Most
A campaign of voter suppression is being implemented by Brian Kemp, Georgia’s Secretary of State, who is also the Republican nominee for governor.
VIDEO: Daily Show Interviews Voter Suppression Book Author
Carol Anderson’s new book takes a close look at the legal history of the meaning of “one person, one vote” in America since Shelby County v. Holder ruling.
North Dakota Voter ID Law to Harm Native American Voters
North Dakota passed a law that will stop homeless Native Americans from voting due to lack of proof of residency. The whole episode is a tragedy.
Supreme Court Halts Questioning in Closely-Watched Census Lawsuit
Court temporarily blocked order forcing Commerce Secretary to be questioned this week over decision to add citizenship question to the 2020 census.