
Selects: Are Election Laws Designed to Suppress Voting?
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Voter Intimidation and Suppression Tactics
This chapter explores the alarming tactics of voter intimidation, particularly through misleading billboards designed to instill fear in vulnerable communities. It delves into the historical context of poll watching, its impact on voter turnout, and how changes in voting laws disproportionately affect minority groups. The discussion also highlights the significance of initiatives like Sunday voting and the efforts of black churches, revealing the pushback they face from certain states aimed at suppressing these mobilization efforts.
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