Voter

U.S. Attorney General Vows to Challenge Florida’s Voter ID Laws, Sparking Controversy

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Tallahassee, Florida – A recent survey conducted by Pew Research and Gallup reveals that approximately 81% of Americans support the requirement of photo identification for voting purposes. In response to this sentiment, Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis has implemented new election laws aimed at strengthening the electoral process and increasing penalties for ballot harvesting. One of the key provisions of these laws is the mandatory updating of voter registration records to ensure the accuracy of each voter’s identity and eligibility. Additionally, DeSantis is pushing for the annual removal of deceased individuals from the voting rolls by … Read more

Federal Judge Upholds Arizona Law Requiring Voter Proof of U.S. Citizenship, Dismissing Discrimination Claims

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Phoenix, Arizona – A federal judge has ruled that a new voting law in Arizona, which requires voters to provide proof of U.S. citizenship, is not discriminatory. U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton concluded that the state legislators did not discriminate when they adopted the voting laws and that the state has a legitimate interest in preventing voter fraud, according to The Associated Press. In her ruling, Judge Bolton stated that the court found Arizona’s interests in preventing non-citizens from voting and promoting public confidence in elections outweighed any burden that voters may face when providing … Read more

Informative Event Hosted by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Educates Community on Voter ID Laws for 2024 Election Season

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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Community members gathered at North Hills Elementary School on Tuesday evening for an informative event on voter ID laws in anticipation of the upcoming 2024 election season. Hosted by the Winston-Salem Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, this event aimed to educate attendees and address any questions or concerns they may have regarding the voter ID law reinstatement. Reinstated for the first statewide election since its implementation, the voter ID law provides essential guidelines that voters must be aware of. According to Tim Tsujii, director of the Forsyth County Board … Read more

Federal Judge Upholds Georgia’s Runoff System, Denying Black Voters’ Claims of Voter Suppression

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – A federal judge appointed by former President Donald Trump has declined to block Georgia’s system for runoff elections, which has faced scrutiny for its history of diluting Black voting power. The system, designed in the early 1960s to curb Black voting influence, was revamped by Republicans in 2021 to restrict ballot access after Democrats won two US Senate elections. As part of a broader package of voting restrictions, Georgia Republicans decreased the runoff election period from nine weeks to four weeks and reduced early voting from three weeks to one week. The … Read more