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New voting law blocked

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10 months ago

July 26, 2023

www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2023-07-26 22:18:45

SUMMARY: A federal court in Mississippi has blocked a new voting law that would have imposed criminal penalties on individuals assisting disabled Mississippians with absentee voting. The court ruled that this law violates the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Under the ruling, Mississippi voters with disabilities, blindness, or inability to read or write can still choose someone to help them with their absentee mail-in ballots. This decision is particularly significant as absentee ballots are already being cast in the state.

New voting law blocked

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www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2024-05-21 10:17:28

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