The Arizona House delivered payback to certain Arizona voters on Tuesday, approving a bill that would purge easily more than 100,000 people from the state’s early voting rolls.
Not only did House Republicans make it more difficult for a certain sort of voter to cast a ballot in future elections, they refused even to allow debate on the bill.
Then, during the final roll call when legislators are allowed to explain their votes, they silenced any Democrat who dared point to the big hairy elephant in the room.
“This,” said Rep. Aaron Lieberman, D-Phoenix, “is an effort to make it harder for people of color to vote.”
GOP advances Arizona election bill criticized by businesses
JONATHAN J. COOPER, Associated Press
April 20, 2021
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PHOENIX (AP) Arizona Republicans on Tuesday advanced an election bill that s drawn fierce opposition from voting rights advocates, Democrats and prominent business executives who say it would disenfranchise voters of color.
The measure passed the House in a party-line vote. It would purge inconsistent voters from the popular permanent early voting list, and comes as Arizona becomes increasingly competitive and pivotal to control of the presidency and the U.S. Senate.
Voting rights are in the spotlight in Arizona, Georgia, Texas and elsewhere as Republicans push legislation to reshape election procedures following former President Donald Trump’s defeat last year. Trump’s allies have aggressively pushed allegations that the election in Arizona was tainted by fraud, but no evidence supports the claim.
GOP lawmakers advance Arizona election bill criticized by businesses
By Jonathan J. Cooper article
PHOENIX (AP) - Arizona Republicans on Tuesday advanced an election bill that’s drawn fierce opposition from voting rights advocates, Democrats and prominent business executives who say it would disenfranchise voters of color.
The measure passed the House in a party-line vote. It would purge inconsistent voters from the popular permanent early voting list, and comes as Arizona becomes increasingly competitive and pivotal to control of the presidency and the U.S. Senate.
Voting rights are in the spotlight in Arizona, Georgia, Texas and elsewhere as Republicans push legislation to reshape election procedures following former President Donald Trump’s defeat last year. Trump’s allies have aggressively pushed allegations that the election in Arizona was tainted by fraud, but no evidence supports the claim.
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Arizona activists, faith leaders decry âvoter suppressionâ bills The Rev. Katie Sexton of the Arizona Faith Network speaks Wednesday, April 7, at the state Capitol in favor of federal legislation to expand and protect voter rights. (Source: Cronkite News) By Kiera Riley | April 9, 2021 at 7:50 AM MST - Updated April 9 at 7:50 AM
PHOENIX â Faith and community leaders on Wednesday, April 7, demanded Arizonaâs elected officials stand against âvoter suppressionâ laws, joining a national movement that has embroiled businesses and lawmakers across the U.S.
Supporters criticized bills in the Arizona Senate and House pushing for further identification requirements, purges of the permanent early voting list and the possibility of criminal action against voters.