Several voting rights groups in Alabama have filed a lawsuit against Attorney General Steve Marshall and Secretary of State Wes Allen over a new policy that has removed thousands of voters from the rolls. Critics argue the policy unfairly targets naturalized citizens and suppresses their voting rights.
and several voting rights groups in the state have filed a lawsuit against Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall and Secretary of State Wes Allen.
Simelton says since that policy was introduced, more than 3,000 people have been removed from the rolls.While the state is sending out letters to notify people of their voter status and offering the chance to re-register if it’s a mistake, Simelton believes they shouldn’t have to go through that process.
The plaintiffs involved in this lawsuit believe the policy unfairly targets naturalized citizens, suppressing their voting rights.
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