November 30, 2007

ADVANCEMENT PROJECT TESTIFIES BEFORE THE HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS REGARDING VOTER REGISTRATION AND LIST MAINTENANCE

On November 16, 2007, Elizabeth S. Westfall, Advancement Project Voter Protection Deputy Director, testified before the House Subcommittee on Elections. Advancement Project's testimony focused on three main areas: voter caging that is conducted for partisan purposes to challenge the eligibility of voters of color; disenfranchisement through list maintenance; and needless restrictions on third-party voter registration activities that deprive eligible citizens of assistance in registering to vote.

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