News Out of South Carolina

Posted By: Erica Evans

Post Date: Wednesday, December 28, 2011
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Well, if you haven't heard already, the Department of Justice moved on December 23 to block South Carolina's new voter ID law.  This is great news, and there's been plenty of coverage of the DoJ's decision and the reactions it generated, here are a few pieces you might want to check out:

Justice Dept. Cites Race in Halting Law Over Voter ID - New York Times

2011 in Review: The Good, the Bad, and What's Ahead in 2012 for Voting Rights

Posted By: Erica Evans

Post Date: Thursday, December 22, 2011
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FELN President Robert Brandon recently submitted an article to the Huffington Post on voting rights in 2011 and their future in 2012.  Below is the text of the piece.  To view the article at Huffington Post, go to: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/robert-m-brandon/2011-in-review-the-good-t_b_1163866.html

Robert M. Brandon: 2011 in Review: The Good, the Bad, and What's Ahead in 2012 for Voting Rights
 

End of Year Voter Suppression Update: Taking Stock of 2011 and Planning for 2012

Posted By: Erica Evans

Post Date: Friday, December 16, 2011
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