Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
“Any bit of suppression can make a big difference" in a close race, warned one voting rights advocate.
A Justice Department lawyer also apologized to a federal judge for the commission's failure to disclose documents ahead of a meeting.
The timing of two letters sent from the department and the commission raised eyebrows.
An official wants states to wait until a judge making a ruling in a lawsuit against the committee.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Note to states that want to dilute the votes of minorities: SCOTUS is watching.
Alexander Acosta's record at the Department of Justice and in academia raises some concerns.
That's not a great sign for voting rights protection.
Congressional Democrats propose making it easier to vote, not harder.
They joined the chorus calling for Senate action on Merrick Garland.