League of Women Voters of Rhode Island and Partners Challenge Onerous Mail Ballot Requirements During COVID-19
July 24, 2020
July 24, 2020
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release:
The League of Women Voters of Rhode Island and Common Cause Rhode Island filed a lawsuit, along with individual plaintiffs, seeking to suspend the state's mail ballot witness and notary requirement during COVID-19.
"The pandemic has shone a bright light on the barriers facing our most vulnerable voters in Rhode Island. Without relief from onerous laws like our witness requirement, . . .
The League of Women Voters of Rhode Island and Common Cause Rhode Island filed a lawsuit, along with individual plaintiffs, seeking to suspend the state's mail ballot witness and notary requirement during COVID-19.
"The pandemic has shone a bright light on the barriers facing our most vulnerable voters in Rhode Island. Without relief from onerous laws like our witness requirement, . . .