Congressman Becerra Applauds Critical Voting Rights Decision

Press Release

Today, Congressman Xavier Becerra (CA-34), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, released the following statement after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit upheld the U.S. Election Assistance Commission's decision to protect voters in Kansas and Arizona from onerous state voter registration requirements that were not in compliance with the National Voting Rights Act. The Court's decision echoed arguments made by Rep. Becerra and other Members of House Democratic Leadership in an amicus brief filed in June of this year:

"In America, the right to vote is a sacred franchise. Today's court decision is a clear victory for the right to vote and for the millions of Americans whose franchise was in jeopardy. Yet, we continue to witness attempts in this country to undermine this unalienable right. We must be ever vigilant and work together to ensure that we defeat these dangerous initiatives.

"As we approach the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act in 2015, it is time for Congress to do its part to strengthen voting protections for millions of citizens. Now, before this Congress adjourns, is the time to pass the bipartisan Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2014."

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