Analysis & Commentary
Voter ID
Has The Fraud Bogeyman Claimed Another Victim?
Authored by: Justin Levitt
– 03/15/07
Summary of Election Reform Legislation in the 109th Congress
This is a brief summary of federal election reform legislation introduced in the 109th Congress. Senate bills are listed first, in order of introduction, followed by House bills. Although the descriptions of each bill are not comprehensive, each bill summary includes hyperlinks for more information.
– 01/22/07
Citizens Without Proof
A recent national survey sponsored by the Brennan Center reveals that millions of American citizens do not have readily available documentary proof of citizenship.
– 11/28/06
Tuesday’s Intrepid Voters
Authored by: Justin Levitt
– 11/10/06
Cast Out: New Voter Suppression Strategies 2006 and Beyond
2006 presentation on vote suppression strategies that threaten democracy.
Authored by: Voting Rights and Elections Team
– 10/31/06
Remember to Vote, Hope It Counts
Authored by: Michael Waldman, Wendy Weiser & Open NY
– 10/30/06
Policy Brief on Voter Identification
Analyzes restrictive voter ID policies that threaten to exclude millions of eligible voters, falling hardest on people who have traditionally faced barriers at the polls.
Policy Brief on the Truth About “Voter Fraud”
Fraud by individual voters is both irrational and extremely rare. Raising the unsubstantiated specter of mass voter fraud suits a particular policy agenda.
Policy Brief on Proof of Citizenship
Analyzes requirements that will disenfranchise many eligible citizens, as well as violate the Constitution and federal laws.
Policy Brief on Alternatives to Voter Identification
Efforts to turn eligible voters away from the polls if they cannot produce identification are not justified. Alternatives discussed.