American Bar Association Discussion on Voting Rights

Civil and election experts took part in an American Bar Association virtual discussion on voting rights. Among the topics they discussed were the… read more

Civil and election experts took part in an American Bar Association virtual discussion on voting rights. Among the topics they discussed were the impact of voter suppression laws, the allegations of unsubstantiated voter fraud, the Voting Rights Act, the role of the courts in elections, and the need for universal election laws. Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA), who previously oversaw state elections as California’s former secretary of state, made opening keynote remarks. close

Report Video Issue

People in this video

  • Sherrilyn Ifill President and Director NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund
  • William Kresse Commissioner Chicago, IL->Board of Election Commissioners
  • Alex Padilla U.S. Senator [D] California
  • Thomas Saenz President and General Counsel Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund
  • Betty Balli Torres Chair American Bar Association->Commission on Hispanic Legal Rights
  • John Yang President and Executive Director Asian Americans Advancing Justice
More People

Hosting Organization

More information about

American Bar Association Discussion on Voting Rights

51 Views
Program ID:
513916-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Forum
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Aug 09, 2021 | 1:04pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Aug 14, 2021 | 9:51pm EDT | C-SPAN 1

Airing Details

  • Aug 09, 2021 | 1:04pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Aug 11, 2021 | 2:30pm EDT | C-SPAN RADIO
  • Aug 11, 2021 | 6:45pm EDT | C-SPAN RADIO
  • Aug 12, 2021 | 12:46am EDT | C-SPAN RADIO
  • Aug 12, 2021 | 5:44am EDT | C-SPAN RADIO
  • Aug 14, 2021 | 9:51pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Aug 15, 2021 | 5:52pm EDT | C-SPAN RADIO