Justice Department Challenges Alabama's New Absentee Voting Law

It seems to me like the Justice Department is overstepping its bounds by challenging Alabama’s new voting law. States should have the autonomy to enforce laws that they believe will protect the integrity of their elections without federal interference.

Honestly, I'm not surprised the Justice Department stepped in on Alabama's new absentee voting law. It's about time someone called out these blatant attempts to suppress voter turnout under the guise of protecting "election integrity." It's pretty clear these laws disproportionately impact marginalized communities, making it harder for them to vote. The whole argument about ballot harvesting just seems like a convenient excuse to justify these restrictive measures. Absentee voting is crucial, especially for folks who can't make it to the polls due to health,…  Read more work, or other personal reasons. It's disheartening to see states continue to erect barriers instead of making voting more accessible to everyone. I'm glad the DOJ is challenging this law, and I really hope the courts see through the smoke and mirrors of "election security" to protect our democratic right to vote.

If you had to choose, would you support a law that made voting slightly harder for everyone if it meant making elections more secure?

Do you believe it's more important to prevent voter fraud or to ensure everyone has easy access to vote?

How would you feel if a law made it harder for certain people, possibly including your family, to vote?

AG asks court to allow absentee voting law to remain in place while lawsuit is considered

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The Alabama Attorney General’s Office filed a request Friday asking the court to reject a request for a preliminary injunction in the lawsuit over the state’s absentee voting law. Filed in the United States District Court of Alabama, the Attorney ...

Plaintiffs in case over absentee voting lea respond to state’s motion to dismiss

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People enter a voting precinct to vote in the Michigan primary election at Trombly School Aug. 7, 2018 in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan. (Bill Pugliano/Getty Images) The plaintiffs in a case against Alabama’s absentee ballot application law filed a ...