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A new study indicates that minority youth voters are significantly more likely to be asked to show voter ID at their polling places than white voters.

Politico

Secretaries of State announce national task force on emergency preparedness for elections

A national Task Force on Emergency Preparedness for Elections, will hopefully identify laws that will reduce the effects of emergency circumstances arising near Election Day on voter turnout.

foxreno.com

Biden critical of challenges to Voting Rights Act

During the annual commemoration of Bloody Sunday in 1965, Vice President Joe Biden made it clear that he believes Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act remains vitally important to securing the rights of racial minorities.

USA Today

A crack in civil rights law? Some justices think so

This Wednesday, The Supreme Court endured a heated debate over the legitimacy of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

USA Today

Scalia: Renewing Voting Rights Act a ‘perpetuation of racial entitlement’

During the Shelby County vs. Holder Supreme Court case argument, Justice Scalia stated that Congress’ vote to re-authorize the Voting Rights Act in 2006 was a “perpetuation of racial entitlement.’”

NBC News

Virginia Senate panel OKs more stringent voter ID

The Virginia General Assembly’s Senate Privileges and Elections Committee approved a photo ID bill that will make it harder for the elderly, people with disabilities, those with limited income, and communities of color to vote on Election Day.

DelmarvaNow.com

From Arizona to Montana, Native Voters Struggle for Democracy

Poorly placed polling locations and voter intimidation tactics had a substantial effect on Native-American voter turnout in the 2012 election.

The Nation

Analysis: 201,000 in Florida didn't vote because of long lines

Long voter lines in certain Florida counties had an adverse effect voter turnout, especially in the Hispanic-American community.

Orlando Sentinel

Why we still need the Voting Rights Act

In the lead up to the Supreme Court hearing oral arguments in Shelby v. Holder Congressman John Lewis, a renowned civil rights leader who fought for the right to vote, explains why the Voting Rights Act is still necessary.

Washington Post Opinions

Voter ID Questions Remain: Wash U. Professor

Constitutional law professor at Washington University postulates that even if a more stringent voter ID law passes through the Missouri legislature there will very likely be court challenges at the federal level.

CBS St Louis

Scholars urge Supreme Court to keep Voting Rights Act provisions ensuring equal access

Consortium of Political science and law scholars argue that Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act is still very much need to prevent systematic discrimination against minority voters in the United States.

Washington.edu

Voter ID Bills Out of Committee, Headed to House and Senate

Voter ID Bills are once again on the move in the Virginia state House and Senate.

NBC29.com

Lancaster mayor Rex Parris will be trial attorney in voting rights lawsuit against neighboring Palmdale

Lancaster mayor Rex Parris has signed on to become the plaintiff’s attorney in a lawsuit against the neighboring city of Palmdale, which alleges that Palmdale’s method of electing its city council suppresses Latino and African American voting rights.

Daily News Los Angeles

Voter ID debate returns

The debate over Pennsylvania’s Voter ID Law, which garnered so much scrutiny during last year’s election cycle, is back.

The Morning Call

Gov. O’Malley Proposes Expanding Early Voting

Governor Martin O’Malley seeks to expand upon Maryland’s early voting plan.

CBS Baltimore

Obama Ready to Move on Election Reform?

Attorney General Eric Holder said on Tuesday that he wants to see automatic voter registration & longer voting periods to reduce lines.

HuffPost Live

Dear Mr. President: “Fix that”

Twelve years after the 2000 Election crisis, dismal voting conditions continue. It's time for real reform

http://www.salon.com/2012/11/28/dear_mr_president_fix_that/

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Voter ID laws applied unequally, study shows

General Assembly considering state voter ID law

Arizona Voter ID Law to be Heard This Week by Supreme Court

Study finds voter ID laws hurt young minorities

Secretaries of State announce national task force on emergency preparedness for elections

Biden critical of challenges to Voting Rights Act

A crack in civil rights law? Some justices think so

Scalia: Renewing Voting Rights Act a ‘perpetuation of racial entitlement’

Virginia Senate panel OKs more stringent voter ID

From Arizona to Montana, Native Voters Struggle for Democracy

Analysis: 201,000 in Florida didn't vote because of long lines

Why we still need the Voting Rights Act

Voter ID Questions Remain: Wash U. Professor

Scholars urge Supreme Court to keep Voting Rights Act provisions ensuring equal access

Voter ID Bills Out of Committee, Headed to House and Senate

Lancaster mayor Rex Parris will be trial attorney in voting rights lawsuit against neighboring Palmdale

Voter ID debate returns

Gov. O’Malley Proposes Expanding Early Voting

Obama Ready to Move on Election Reform?

Dear Mr. President: “Fix that”