Tag:Voting Rights
Breaking Down Voter Suppression: Understanding Restrictive Voting Laws and the Path Forward
In a democracy, the right to vote is one of the most fundamental ways citizens can make their voices heard. However, in recent years, access to the ballot box has become increasingly restricted in various states where legislative actions have introduced stricter voting requirements. As these restrictive laws target specific groups, the effects are widespread and deeply felt, raising critical questions about the future of voting rights in the U.S. To understand this complex issue, it’s crucial to explore the nature of voter suppression, the state and federal regulations shaping voting access, and the potential solutions to ensure fair and equal voting opportunities for all.
One Ballot, One Vote? Fears Amass Surrounding Mail-in Voting in 2020 Election
Mail-in voting has been in the forefront this election season due to persistent COVID-19 concerns. Tensions exist between those who claim that mail-in voting is a safe and valid alternative to in-person voting and those who argue that it will lead to widespread voter fraud and inaccurate election results. Illinois was recently front and center in this national discussion when a Facebook post went viral, asserting that an Illinois couple who received multiple ballot applications could submit them all and vote multiple times without anyone knowing. Far from true, such misconceptions have many questioning how states will monitor mail-in voting to ensure that it remains an effective option in this crucial election.
Election Compliance Across America Post Shelby County v. Holder
Five years after the Supreme Court decision in Shelby County v. Holder, the effects of dismantling Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act are manifesting themselves across the United States. Since 2013, several states have passed laws that have the ability to suppress voters. Voters in Georgia and South Dakota have recently filed suits claiming the state’s laws and practices in the 2018 election amounted to voter suppression.