Slate News What Next: When Cops Police Your Vote
Sep 17, 2024
Ari Berman, a national voting rights correspondent for Mother Jones and author of "Minority Rule," dives into the rise of Election Integrity Units across the U.S. He reveals their controversial methods, questioning if they genuinely combat fraud or intimidate voters. Berman discusses alarming cases of law enforcement targeting marginalized communities, particularly voters of color, raising concerns about systemic issues. The conversation also touches on the implications of these units for future elections and the fraught landscape of voting rights, especially in states like Texas and Florida.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Law Enforcement and Voter Intimidation: A Conflict of Interests
02:45 • 2min
Examining Election Integrity and Abortion Rights in Florida
04:59 • 2min
Electoral Challenges in Florida and Texas
07:23 • 12min
Disproportionate Scrutiny: The Impact of Election Integrity Units on Voters of Color
19:13 • 4min
Voting Rights Tension in Texas
22:58 • 6min
Introducing 'The Surge': A Political Update for Slate Plus Members
28:47 • 2min