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Senate Judiciary Committee shines light on voter suppression
Tue, 07/03/2012 - 3:06pm — Amelia
Proposed bill would amend federal criminal law to prohibit deceiving voters about when to vote and the qualifications for voting. It would also prescribe federal criminal penalties for doing so.
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UPDATE: Voter suppression package arrives on Michigan Governor’s desk
Tue, 07/03/2012 - 1:07pm — Amelia
Awaiting Governor’s decision, National Action Network plans civil rights march for late July.
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UPDATE: Voting rights victory in New Hampshire
Tue, 07/03/2012 - 11:51am — Amelia
Governor John Lynch’s victory was short-lived, with the legislature overriding both vetoes.
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Congressional Anti-Bullying Caucus launches
Mon, 07/02/2012 - 5:43pm — Jen
A packed room witnessed last Thursday’s launch of the Congressional Anti-Bullying Caucus.
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Fight over voter ID heating up in Minnesota
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 3:52pm — Jen
With oral arguments set for July 17, Walter Mondale and Arne Carlson have joined the opposition to the ballot measure.
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Changes to voter registration forms problematic in Maine
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 12:18pm — Amelia
Halt in production of old forms leaves voter registration drives with limited options.
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Ruling in Florida purge case
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 11:54am — Dylan
Judge Robert Hinkle rejects the DOJ request for an emergency injunction against the voter purge.
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Voter suppression package arrives on Michigan Governor’s desk
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 11:51am — Dylan
Governor Rick Snyder’s ruling on 5 bills appears imminent.
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A Monumental Day on Multiple Fronts
Thu, 06/28/2012 - 12:20pm — Jen
Today marks not only the Supreme Court’s ruling on healthcare, but also the strong stand taken by Chairman Honda and the other members of the Congressional Anti-Bullying Caucus.
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Wisconsin Voter ID Undermined by Ethics Violation
Wed, 06/27/2012 - 6:55pm — Amelia
State Representatives Robin Vos and Bob Ziegelbauer were forced to end their attempt to intervene in court on behalf of the law.
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PFAW, AAMIA support Congressional Anti-Bullying Caucus
Wed, 06/27/2012 - 4:37pm — Jen
Chairman Mike Honda and dozens of his colleagues will launch the Caucus on June 28.
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Lawsuits, politics color voter ID in Pennsylvania
Wed, 06/27/2012 - 4:36pm — Dylan
Ramifications of HB 934 continue to be felt across the state.
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Voting rights victory in New Hampshire
Tue, 06/26/2012 - 5:23pm — Dylan
Two bills that would have upset a delicate voting rights balance have been vetoed by Governor Lynch.
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Purge sparks three lawsuits in Florida
Thu, 06/14/2012 - 5:33pm — Dylan
Things are heating up in the Sunshine State, with the state administration now involved in three lawsuits regarding the voting purge’s future.
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Confusion, purge lead to low turnout in Texas primary
Mon, 06/11/2012 - 5:46pm — Dylan
Voter ID and a Florida-like purge appear to have kept voters away from the polls in the Lone Star State.
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Problems plague Wisconsin voters
Fri, 06/08/2012 - 5:40pm — Jen
Despite an ID reprieve, a new residency requirement and other challenges faced voters in Tuesday’s recall election.
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UPDATE: Voter suppression’s on the menu in Michigan
Fri, 06/08/2012 - 3:20pm — Dylan
Floor votes on three bills are expected in the coming week.
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Registration drives to resume in Florida
Thu, 06/07/2012 - 6:00pm — Dylan
With the worst of the “Voter Suppression Act” blocked, pending litigation, community groups are set to get back to registering voters.
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UPDATE: Voter suppression spotlight shines squarely on Florida
Thu, 06/07/2012 - 5:56pm — Dylan
The purge will continue.
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Election Day Registration takes center stage in California
Thu, 06/07/2012 - 10:00am — Dylan
Seeking to increase turnout, the California Assembly has voted in favor of Election Day Registration.
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