Congressman Lamar Smith, Twenty First Congressional
District of Texas
(WASHINGTON) -- Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-Texas) today issued the following statement regarding recent reports that the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) submitted fraudulent voter registration information.
“Reports that ACORN registered ‘Mickey Mouse’ to vote are deeply disturbing. American voters depend on their government to ensure that their votes are fairly counted in an election. Unfortunately, organizations like ACORN that perpetuate voter fraud, continue to plague the American electoral system. Congress must make it clear that ACORN, and organizations like it, will not be allowed to steal votes and potentially influence elections. I urge the Justice Department and state election authorities to take immediate action and restore integrity to the November elections. I also urge House Democrats to join me in requesting that the Justice Department investigate all alleged instances of voter registration fraud, including those involving ACORN.�