Millions of Seniors, Minorities, Youth and Veterans Could be Turned Away at the Polls Under New Laws
WASHINGTON, DC -- A broad coalition of civil rights, social justice and faith-based organizations, and groups representing communities of color today declared a “state of emergency” on voting rights in the U.S. and said that millions of people could be disenfranchised by restrictive voter laws.
As National Voter Registration Day approaches on September 25th the coalition—which includes groups representing African-Americans, Latinos, Asian-Americans, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders and Native Americans—are calling on their communities to take a few simple steps to ensure that all those who are eligible have what they need to fully participate in our democracy by voting:
- Check your registration status
- Check the documentation needed to register and to vote
- Check the deadlines for registration and early/absentee voting
- Check your state voter laws
- Check your polling location and hours
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