So What Really Happened to Crystal…
Crystal Mason was arrested and thrown in jail for casting a provisional ballot. It’s evident that voter suppression is real and impacting black Americans across the country. Together, we will fight back and protect our right to vote.
Our Fight Against Voter Suppression
How We Got Here…
Texas Republicans voted down every amendment that would lessen the damage to the restrictive voting legislation. Instead, Republicans moved to advance the bill to the House floor.
Suppression In Texas
Passed August 31, 2021
Senate Bill One would set new rules for voting by mail, boost protections for partisan poll watchers and roll back local voting initiatives meant to make it easier to vote.
Suppression In Georgia
Passed March 25, 2021
It’s now illegal for election officials to mail out absentee ballot applications to all voters.
Suppression In Florida
Passed April 29, 2021
The 48-page law makes a slew of changes to Florida elections, including making voter registration more difficult, modifying rules for observers in ways that could disrupt election administration, and restricting the ability to provide snacks and water to voters waiting in line.