Rock the Vote Responds to Federal Court Striking Down Texas’ Restrictive Voter ID Law

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, April 10, 2017

Rock the Vote President Carolyn DeWitt issued the following statement in response to a federal judge striking down Texas’ restrictive voter ID law on Monday, citing that it was enacted with the intent to discriminate against black and Hispanic voters:

“Restrictive and discriminatory laws that disenfranchise minority voters have absolutely no place in our democracy. Today’s ruling also serves as a reminder that our Voting Rights Act stands weakened. We must celebrate pro-voting victories like today’s ruling, but we must also remain vigilant of other suppressive efforts and we must restore the Voting Rights Act.”

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