Company agrees not to place guards at Minnesota voting sites
A settlement reached in federal court will prohibit a Tennessee company from placing security guards near voting sites in Minnesota until 2025. The Minnesota chapters of the Council on American-Islamic Relations and the League of Women Voters sued Atlas Aegis LLC, alleging voter intimidation two weeks before the 2020 election. The settlement is not an admission of liability or guilt on the part of Atlas Aegis.Visit MPR News to learn more. Voter Education Week Young adults will be the nation’s largest voting bloc in the upcoming
Justices to consider whether Arizona’s voting rules discriminate against minorities
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments on two voting rights-related cases originating in Arizona. The first concerns an Arizona law which requires that an entire ballot be thrown out if it is cast at the wrong precinct, while the second concerns an Arizona law banning “ballot harvesting,” the practice of third parties collecting and submitting ballots. The Court’s decisions in these cases could have nationwide impact on how voting rights laws are evaluated in the future.Visit SCOTUSblog to learn more. Voter Education Week Young
KY Lawmakers Weigh Options for Expanding Voting Rights
Lawmakers in Kentucky are considering a number of bills which would expand voting rights. These include bills to reenfranchise felons upon completion of their sentence, extend polling hours by one hour, allow more people to use absentee ballots, and allow same-day voter registration.Visit Public News Service to learn more. Voter Education Week Young adults will be the nation’s largest voting bloc in the upcoming election and the National Voter Education Week plans to equip them with the tools and information they need to cast a ballot
EXPLAINER: Election claims, and why it’s clear Biden won
With the inauguration of President Joe Biden on January 20, the 2020 election is now behind us. In this piece, AP News reviews what has been a challenging and historic election process.Visit AP News to learn more. Voter Education Week Young adults will be the nation’s largest voting bloc in the upcoming election and the National Voter Education Week plans to equip them with the tools and information they need to cast a ballot this fall. Visit Website More Than A Vote A voting initiative started by several Black
Joe Biden sworn in as 46th president, says ‘democracy has prevailed’ in inaugural address
Former Delaware Senator and Vice President Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States on January 20. President Biden emphasized the need for unity, healing, mutual respect, and a return to truth in America throughout his inaugural address. He also spoke to a variety of issues which he plans to tackle as president including the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, climate change, and racial justice.Visit Fox News to learn more.Image: Vice President Biden visiting the Kennedy Institute in October 2016. Voter Education