Summary

Experts warn that Donald Trump could weaponize the Justice Department during a second term to undermine voting rights.

He is expected to weaken enforcement of the Voting Rights Act, target local election officials, and amplify unsubstantiated voter fraud claims.

His potential appointees, including Pam Bondi and Harmeet Dhillon, have histories of supporting restrictive voting measures.

Trump’s plans may include prosecuting state officials over election law interpretations and curbing private lawsuits under the Voting Rights Act.

These moves threaten to erode federal voting protections and intimidate election administrators.

  • Ensign_Crab@lemmy.world
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    4 days ago

    If only someone had the opportunity to shore up voting rights during the past 4 years.

    Now watch the excuses flow.

    • EmpireInDecay
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      4 days ago

      Instead of trying to implement safeguards for the working class and the country, Biden is doing meaningless shit like giving Hillary Clinton awards. Theyve only had the last 11 years to strength or renew the VRA.