Democrats were able to remove language from the bill that was plucked straight from Jim Crow, but the fight isn’t over.
Voter Suppression
At least 125 bills would change the ballot measure process in 28 states.
Paul is recycling falsehoods about voter fraud that Trump and many GOP politicians perpetuated after the 2020 election.
Gov. Ron DeSantis made the signing of the bill, which affects the voting rights of millions, a “Fox exclusive” event.
“We are under significant attack,” says voting rights organizer Toni Watkins.
The audit of 2.1 million ballots is spearheaded by a company founded by a man who believes in Trump’s Big Lie.
The legislation, fueled by lies about nonexistent voter fraud, will make it harder for people to vote.
Some of the pro-democracy proposals are coming out of states with a long history of voter suppression.
The Democrats, led by Cori Bush and Pramila Jayapal, say ending the filibuster is the only way to end partisan gridlock.
The bills target local officials, who were crucial in protecting the will of the voters from Trump’s challenges.