A similar law was passed in 2013, but was dismissed by federal judges quoted saying the policy “targeted African-Americans with almost surgical precision.”
Voter Suppression articles on Democracy Chronicles
Voter suppression is an illegal strategy to influence the outcome of an election by discouraging or preventing people from exercising their right to vote. Also see our section on American democracy and our articles on Voter Turnout and Voter Access.
Stop Grading Republicans on the Curve
We keep conceding to the criminal Republican agenda of rigging elections through voter suppression and a litany of illusory tactics tied to false voter fraud claims. In North Carolina, another election scandal has erupted.
Michigan Ballot Selfie Legalization Clears Hurdle
Taking “ballot selfies” would be legal in future Michigan elections under bipartisan legislation approved Wednesday by the House Elections Committee.
Republicans Are Still Getting Away With Voter Suppression
There was only one instance of an illegal immigrant whom they found voting. She was brought to the US as a baby and wrongly thought she was eligible to vote because she lived here her whole life.
Trump Nominee’s Role In Minority Voter Suppression Questioned
The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law responds to Thomas Farr’s central role in voter suppression schemes in North Carolina.
Report Finds 2018 Voter Suppression Was ‘Widespread’
2018 severe voter suppression found during midterm elections with record-high turnout, in which nearly 120 million eligible Americans could not participate.
Democrat Vows Lawsuit While Ending Bid For Georgia Governor
Democratic Stacey Abrams ends bid for Georgia governor but vowed to bring a lawsuit against what she called the state’s “gross mismanagement” of the vote.
Trump’s Baseless Voter Fraud Allegations Hurt Faith in Elections
President Donald Trump has alleged, contrary to evidence, that the recount of Florida’s elections for governor and the U.S. Senate has been marred by fraud.
Mishaps, Protests and Litigation Overshadow Florida Recount
Mishaps, protests and litigation are overshadowing the vote recount in Florida’s pivotal races for governor and Senate, reviving memories of 2000.
Greens Claim GOP Stole Georgia Governor’s Election From Democrats
Georgia Green Party claims GOP stole governors election from democrats Stacey Abram by Republican Brian Kemp in a release of November 6th, 2018.