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Are Trump Voters Refusing to Take Polls? And Other Polling Risks.
Confirmed
In Short: Markwayne Mullin, during his confirmation hearing to lead the Department of Homeland Security, defended the use of ICE agents at polling places, rejecting concerns about voter intimidation.
The Legal Defense Fund has voiced strong opposition to a recent proposal by the Tarrant County Commissioners Court to eliminate nearly 30% of the county’s Election Day polling places.
Demetria McCain, Director of Policy at the Legal Defense Fund, stated that the proposal would be 'grossly irresponsible' and a 'profound betrayal' of the voters.
The Legal Defense Fund argues that the proposed closures would disproportionately impact Black, Latino, and Asian American and Pacific Islander voters, leading to longer travel times and increased wait times at remaining polling sites.
Implementing such changes so close to Election Day, the Legal Defense Fund warns, would severely impact free and fair access to elections for Tarrant County voters.
What's confirmed
- The Legal Defense Fund has voiced strong opposition to a recent proposal by the Tarrant County Commissioners Court to eliminate nearly 30% of the county’s Election Day polling places.
- Demetria McCain, Director of Policy at the Legal Defense Fund, stated that the proposal would be 'grossly irresponsible' and a 'profound betrayal' of the voters.
- The Legal Defense Fund argues that the proposed closures would disproportionately impact Black, Latino, and Asian American and Pacific Islander voters, leading to longer travel times and increased wait times at remaining polling sites.
- Implementing such changes so close to Election Day, the Legal Defense Fund warns, would severely impact free and fair access to elections for Tarrant County voters.
What's still developing
- Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) during his confirmation hearing Wednesday to be the next head of the Department of Homeland Security made clear that he’d be willing to send Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to the polls for a “specific threat.” Mullin rejected concerns about voter intimidation from ICE agents at polling places, and defended the agency’s role in ongoing election investigations.