Voting law changes affect eligibility

“Going into the 2012 elections, there will be millions of Americans who will find that since 2008, there are new barriers that could prevent them from voting,” stated in a study conducted by the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law. Since 2008, the laws governing voting requirements have been shifting and changing, putting many previous voters at risk of losing their voting eligibility.

More than 30 states have changed their voter laws and 19 new laws regarding voting requirements, as well as two new executive actions, have currently been enacted. At least 42 bills are currently pending for authorization, resulting in further changes to various states’ regulations.

Shelby Tatomir - Thu, 2012-02-09 03:22