Voting restrictions take effect in Republican-controlled states
Nearly 40 laws identified by the Brennan Center are taking effect during the election season and make it harder for eligible voters to register, remain on voter rolls or cast ballots.
Nearly 40 laws in 21 states are taking effect during the election season, including changes to voter ID, proof-of-citizenship requirements, mail ballots and voter-roll maintenance. The article examines how several state laws resemble proposals backed by President Donald Trump.
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Nearly 40 laws identified by the Brennan Center are taking effect during the election season and make it harder for eligible voters to register, remain on voter rolls or cast ballots.
“The Brennan Center for Justice has identified nearly 40 laws in 21 states taking effect this election season that will make it harder for eligible voters to register, stay on the rolls or cast ballots.”
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The laws identified by the Brennan Center are taking effect in 21 states.
“The Brennan Center for Justice has identified nearly 40 laws in 21 states taking effect this election season”
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More than three dozen voting laws passed in Republican-controlled states are taking effect for the first time this year.
“More than three dozen voting laws passed in Republican-controlled states are taking effect for the first time this year”