Despite the growing diversity in the South, Republican elected officials have yet to embrace it and instead, have sought to limit the political participation of these groups. Nearly all of the states in the former Confederacy have passed laws that restrict voting rights, which have a disproportionate impact on minority voters. From requirements of government-issued ID and requirements of proof of citizenship to reductions in early voting periods and felon disenfranchisement, these measures have the ability to bar millions of Americans from the polls this November. Not to mention the confusion that has arisen over the constantly changing laws and requirements.
Let Ari Berman of The Nation give you the details and dispel some of the confusion.
Let Ari Berman of The Nation give you the details and dispel some of the confusion.
