Washington Journal
Changes in Voting Laws
2013-12-01T08:34:54-05:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvZDU1XC8yMDEzMTIwMTA4MzU0MjAwMV9oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Trevor Burrus talked about the impact of changes in voting laws on the ability of American citizens to vote. These changes included the Supreme Court’s June 2013 decision in Shelby County V. Holder which revolved around Section 4 of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, state and local legal changes to voter ID, proof of citizenship, voter registration, early in-person and absentee voting, and restoration of certain voting rights in various jurisdictions. They also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
Trevor Burrus talked about the impact of changes in voting laws on the ability of American citizens to vote. These changes included the Supr…
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Trevor Burrus talked about the impact of changes in voting laws on the ability of American citizens to vote. These changes included the Supreme Court’s June 2013 decision in Shelby County V. Holder which revolved around Section 4 of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, state and local legal changes to voter ID, proof of citizenship, voter registration, early in-person and absentee voting, and restoration of certain voting rights in various jurisdictions. They also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. close
Trevor Burrus talked about the impact of changes in voting laws on the ability of American citizens to vote. These changes included the Supr… read more
Trevor Burrus talked about the impact of changes in voting laws on the ability of American citizens to vote. These changes included the Supreme Court’s June 2013 decision in Shelby County V. Holder which revolved around Section 4 of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, state and local legal changes to voter ID, proof of citizenship, voter registration, early in-person and absentee voting, and restoration of certain voting rights in various jurisdictions. They also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. close
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