Justice Dept Sues NC Over Voter Law; Gov. Responds

Published October 1, 2013

Justice Dept sues NC over voter law; Gov. responds
The Justice Department on Monday sued North Carolina for alleged racial discrimination over a tough new voting law that shortens early voting and imposes other restrictions that heavily impact minority voters. "By restricting access and ease of voter participation, this new law would shrink, rather than expand, access" to voting, Attorney General Eric Holder told a news conference. "Allowing … charlotte north carolina – Yahoo News Search Results

Justice Dept. to sue North Carolina over GOP-backed voting rules
The Justice Department filed suit Monday to block North Carolina's new voter-ID law, with Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. accusing state Republicans of engaging in a deliberate effort to suppress black voter turnout. Mr. Holder also warned state officials across the nation not to adopt voting laws that could … charlotte north carolina – Yahoo News Search Results

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