Supreme Court, States and Voting Rights

In June 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the heart of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. As a result of the decision, states and counties with a history of making it harder for racial minorities to vote no longer need prior approval from the Federal government to change election laws. The decision set off a wave of voting restrictions and voting roll purges in many states, including Florida. 

With the election of Donald Trump, many states have been emboldened to impose even more restrictions on the ability to vote, which are targeted at groups that normally vote Democratic. As we rally and protest against the President and the Congress, we must also focus on the Florida state elections in 2018. Under our federal system, states have enormous power over the voting process, which starts with registering eligible voters.

Democracy

Out of my comfort zone,
Into the fray.
Registering voters
Any time of the day.

Step right up!
Lots of forms at the station.
Democrat, Republican or
No Party Affiliation.

Take this chance
To have your say.
Don't let our democracy
Go astray.