Secretary of State Karen Handel says a federal lawsuit filed by a coalition of voter groups against her office is an "orchestrated attempt to dismantle" Georgia’s voter ID process.
The lawsuit was filed on behalf of a Cherokee County man who they say is a victim of voter discrimination—claiming naturalized citizens are unfairly targeted. The suit claims state elections officials did not get federally-required approval for new voter registration policies.
Handel responded, saying the groups want to open the door to allow non-citizens to register to vote in November’s general election. She says safeguards in the verification process are legal, and help ensure only those eligible can vote.
But Jon Greenbaum disagrees—he’s with the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law:
"Not only did they fail to get pre-clearance for the changes, not only are voters being purged within 90 days of a federal election, but the database itself has massive problems".
This lawsuit follows a ruling from the U.S. Department of Justice this week. It said Georgia’s action to verify citizenship using Social Security numbers violates the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
The lawsuit was filed on behalf of a Cherokee County man who they say is a victim of voter discrimination—claiming naturalized citizens are unfairly targeted. The suit claims state elections officials did not get federally-required approval for new voter registration policies.
Handel responded, saying the groups want to open the door to allow non-citizens to register to vote in November’s general election. She says safeguards in the verification process are legal, and help ensure only those eligible can vote.
But Jon Greenbaum disagrees—he’s with the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law:
"Not only did they fail to get pre-clearance for the changes, not only are voters being purged within 90 days of a federal election, but the database itself has massive problems".
This lawsuit follows a ruling from the U.S. Department of Justice this week. It said Georgia’s action to verify citizenship using Social Security numbers violates the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
