Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights: 1,688 Poll Closures 'Divert' U.S. Democracy
September 10, 2019
September 10, 2019
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights issued the following news release:
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- Findings signal potential discrimination, need to pass Voting Rights Advancement Act
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Thirteen U.S. states closed a staggering 1,688 polling locations in just six years, according to a new report from The Leadership Conference Education Fund. The report, "Democracy Diverted: Polling Place Closures and the Right to Vot . . .
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- Findings signal potential discrimination, need to pass Voting Rights Advancement Act
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Thirteen U.S. states closed a staggering 1,688 polling locations in just six years, according to a new report from The Leadership Conference Education Fund. The report, "Democracy Diverted: Polling Place Closures and the Right to Vot . . .