Episode 629: Disabled Alabama Voters Get Win as Federal Judge Stays Portions of Law Prohibiting Assistance with Absentee Ballots

American Democracy Minute

The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Oct. 15, 2024
Disabled Alabama Voters Get Win as Federal Judge Stays Portions of Law Prohibiting Assistance with Absentee Ballots

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed a law in March prohibiting voters from receiving assistance in filling out or delivering their absentee ballots. A federal judge stayed portions of that law for at least the 2024 election.
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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama (via Democracy Docket) - Opinion and Order Alabama State Conference of the NAACP v. Marshall

American Democracy Minute - Alabama Legislature Poised to Add More Barriers to Absentee Voting, Claiming ‘Ballot Harvesting’, Despite No Evidence

Alabama Political Reporter - 11th Circuit rejects stay in key Alabama absentee voting law, protects vulnerable voters
Alabama Reflector - Federal appeals court won’t block decision limiting Alabama absentee ballot law
Groups Taking Action:
Alabama NAACP, League of Women Voters AL, Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program, Greater Birmingham Ministries

Check Your Voter Registration:

• U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State
• USA Vote Foundation – Registration, Eligibility, State Election Office Links
• Vote.Gov – Register to Vote in Your State
• Vote.Org – Check Your Registration to Vote
  
  

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