Election Officials Face Threats of Undue Criminal Penalties/Fines
Despite the challenges of the COVID pandemic, the 2020 election was conducted safely and securely, and also saw record turnout – thanks in large part to the work of nonpartisan election officials. Despite this success, in 2021 some state legislatures enacted new harsh criminal penalties that threaten election officials with felony charges and heavy fines for minor technical infractions “increasing the potential for targeted intimidation and partisan abuse of election officials.”
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Proof of Citizenship Requirements for Registration
This map tracks the landscape of proof of citizenship laws, which require individuals to provide documents such as a passport or original birth certificate to be registered to vote. These laws disproportionately impact marginalized communities, create immense administrative and cost burdens on election officials, and disrupt current registration systems.
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