Episode 632: Courts Order Halt to Alabama Voter Purge and to Allow Nebraska’s Formerly Incarcerated Felon Citizens to Register & Vote

American Democracy Minute

The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Oct. 18, 2024
Courts Order Halt to Alabama Voter Purge and to Allow Nebraska’s Formerly Incarcerated Felon Citizens to Register & Vote
In separate rulings October 16th, courts in Alabama and Nebraska sided with voters over zealous state officials, protecting the right to register and vote in the 2024 election.
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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:

U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama (via Democracy Docket) - ALABAMA COALITION FOR IMMIGRANT JUSTICE v. WES ALLEN
Alabama Reflector - Federal judge blocks Alabama Secretary of State’s voter removal plan
NPR - A federal judge has ordered Alabama to stop trying to purge voters before Election Day
Nebraska Supreme Court - Gregory Spung v. Robert Evnen, Nebraska Secretary of
State
Daily Nebraskan - BREAKING: Nebraska Supreme Court rules felons eligible to vote upon release
Groups Taking Action:

ACLU Nebraska, Campaign Legal Center, Fair Elections Center, Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice

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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