Two Texas civic groups asked a federal court today to block the state’s photo ID requirement, arguing it violates the Voting Rights Act and the U.S. Constitution by making it harder for minorities to vote.
The Presidential Commission on Election Administration will hold a public meeting today to improve voting. Brennan Center Counsel Jonathan Brater will testify, outlining four key reforms to improve elections and reduce long lines.
The Supreme Court’s decision is at odds with recent history. The Voting Rights Act was vital in 2012, not just 1965. For nearly five decades, it has been the nation’s most effective tool to eradicate racial discrimination in voting. And it is still critical today.
The Supreme Court's decision in Arizona v. Inter Tribal Council Arizona is a huge victory for voters. It confirms Congress's power to protect the right to vote and makes registration more accessible.
Gov. Bob McDonnell announced his plan today to restore voting rights to those with nonviolent criminal convictions in their past, bringing the state one step closer to the mainstream.
We are delighted the president’s voting commission will soon be up and running. It will spotlight the urgent need to improve our election system to ensure it works well for all eligible Americans. We urge the commission to recommend bold solutions to modernize voting.
Gov. John Hickenlooper signed a bill to modernize and improve Colorado’s voting system, adding Colorado to a growing list of states expanding voting rights across the country.
After long lines marred the 2012 election, Republicans and Democrats are supporting bills in the states to increase registration opportunities, expand early voting, and modernize election systems, a new Brennan Center analysis found.
Colorado legislators introduced a reform package yesterday to expand voting access and modernize the state’s election system. Significantly, county clerks, who are in charge of running elections, back the plan because it will save them time and money.
North Carolina legislators introduced a strict photo ID bill yesterday, their fourth restrictive voting bill in the last week, adding to a flurry of restrictions proposed nationwide in 2013.
