Merrick Garland criticizes voter ID laws as biased and needless
Attorney General Merrick Garland Vows to Fight Discriminatory Voting Restrictions
Attorney General Merrick Garland made a powerful statement on Sunday, standing alongside Vice President Kamala Harris in Selma, Alabama, at the commemoration of the historic civil rights event known as “Bloody Sunday.” Garland passionately addressed the crowd, denouncing the voting restrictions imposed by Republican lawmakers as “discriminatory, burdensome, and unnecessary.”
“There are many things that are open to debate in America,” Garland declared in front of the Tabernacle Baptist Church. “One thing that must not be open for debate is the right of all eligible citizens to vote and to have their vote counted.”
Garland highlighted the ongoing assault on black voting rights, emphasizing that the fight for equal access to the ballot box is far from over. He expressed concern over Supreme Court decisions that have weakened the 1965 Voting Rights Act and pointed out how certain voter ID laws and redistricting maps disproportionately affect minority communities, posing a threat to the very foundation of our democracy.
“That is why the Justice Department is fighting back,” Garland declared passionately. “That is why one of the first things I did when I came into office was to double the size of the voting section of the civil rights division. That is why we are challenging efforts by states and jurisdictions to implement discriminatory, burdensome, and unnecessary restrictions on access to the ballot, including those related to mail-in voting, the use of drop boxes, and voter ID requirements.”
Vice President Kamala Harris also took the stage, using her platform to condemn Republican lawmakers for their attempts to restrict voting rights and reproductive healthcare. She also took the opportunity to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, highlighting the interconnectedness of justice and peace.
While Washington, D.C., and 14 states currently do not require documentation for voting, it is worth noting that voter ID laws enjoy broad bipartisan support. According to a recent Monmouth poll, 62% of Democrats, 87% of independents, and 92% of Republicans believe in the necessity of voter ID requirements.
It is clear that the battle for fair and equal access to the ballot box is far from over. With leaders like Attorney General Merrick Garland and Vice President Kamala Harris at the forefront, the fight against discriminatory voting restrictions continues.
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