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Thompson Statement on Arizona V. Inter Tribal Council Decision

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02) released the following statement on the United States Supreme Court’s decision regarding Arizona v. Inter Tribal Council:

“Today, the Supreme Court has made a decision to protect the rights of voters in Arizona and across the country. Affirming the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 protects voters against marginalizing injustices such as having to produce identification to register to vote, which in my opinion is a modern day pole tax,” said Thompson.

“Although today’s decision is a step in the right direction, in 2012, dozens of states passed burdensome laws making voting more difficult and continue to introduce more this year. With the Supreme Court’s looming decision on the Voting Rights Act, I urge the Court to continue to preserve our democracy and the most basic rights of our American citizens. As we move forward, I will continue to champion the rights of the voiceless and stand against discrimination of any form in our voting process.”

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