Voting Symposium: Examining the Impact of State Voting Law Changes for 2012

voting symposium

Caroline Fredrickson

President, American Constitution Society
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Pam Fessler

Correspondent, Poverty and Philanthropy, National Public Radio
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Lawrence Norden

Deputy Director, Democracy Program, Brennan Center for Justice
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Laura W. Murphy

Director, Washington Legislative Office, American Civil Liberties Union
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John C. Fortier

AEI Adjunct Scholar, American Enterprise Institute
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Edward A. Hailes, Jr.

General Counsel/Managing Director, Advancement Project
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Discussion

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ACS hosted “Political Participation: A National Conversation Examining the State of Voting Rights for 2012.” With a flurry of state legislation passed in recent months modifying state election laws, what impact will this legislation have on voter participation during the next election cycle? What proactive steps can be taken to eliminate barriers and expand voter access to the ballot box? Panelists examined these questions and discussed a range of topics including photo identification requirements, proof of citizenship laws, voter registration restrictions, and early and absentee voting.

The panel featured:

Moderator, Pam Fessler, Correspondent, Poverty and Philanthropy, National Public Radio
John C. Fortier, AEI Adjunct Scholar, American Enterprise Institute
Edward A. Hailes, Jr., General Counsel/Managing Director, Advancement Project
Laura W. Murphy, Director, Washington Legislative Office, American Civil Liberties Union
Lawrence Norden, Deputy Director, Democracy Program, Brennan Center for Justice