Gwen Moore Applauds Temporary Injunction of Wisconsin Voter ID Law
Washington, DC,
March 6, 2012
I am extremely pleased with the court's decision today to grant a temporary injunction against the Wisconsin voter ID law. This law does nothing but attempt return us to an era of Jim Crow politics. Requiring strict photo ID at the polls is nothing m
Contact: Nicole Y. Williams or Staci Cox (202) 225- 4572 Gwen Moore Applauds Temporary Injunction of Wisconsin Voter ID Law Milwaukee, WI – Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) released the following the statement on the decision of Circuit Judge David Flanagan to grant an injunction against Wisconsin's new voter identification law, meaning the law would not apply for the Wisconsin presidential primary and local general election. “I am extremely pleased with the court’s decision today to grant a temporary injunction against the Wisconsin voter ID law. This law does nothing but attempt return us to an era of Jim Crow politics. Requiring strict photo ID at the polls is nothing more than a modern day poll tax. “This law is a direct and blatant attack on the same citizens who have struggled throughout our nation’s history for the right to vote. Requiring a strict photo ID card at the polls disenfranchises minorities, low-income folks, the elderly, students, and other vulnerable populations. Obtaining the documentation needed to get an ID, like a birth certificate, costs money and time. Taking time off from work to travel and wait in line for hours at the DMV is not something that many disadvantaged Americans can afford to do. “When I took my oath as a Member of Congress to uphold and defend the United States Constitution, I took it very seriously. Our right to vote is one of the most protected rights of any that we enjoy in our democratic system. In fact, the Constitution was amended five times over our nation’s history to reflect this American ideal. “In a Democracy, your vote is your voice and it must not be silenced. I will continue to fight to make voting an equal opportunity regardless of race, status, and age.” Rep. Gwen Moore has been a leader on the issue of voter protection. She along with Keith Ellison (D-MN), have introduced H.R. 3316, the Voter Access Protection Act, to make it a federal law to protect the voting rights of those Americans who lack photo ID in federal elections. ### For “Moore” News Updates Follow Gwen Moore on Twitter @RepGwenMoore and Like Gwen Moore on Facebook
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