Vote Suppression
/ˈvoʊt səˌprɛʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The practice of hindering or preventing eligible voters from exercising their right to vote, often through legal, administrative, or procedural means.
The court ruled that the new ID laws constituted vote suppression by disproportionately affecting minority voters.
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- vote suppression
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Commentary
Vote suppression often involves subtle legislative or administrative tactics; legal scrutiny focuses on intent and disparate impact on protected groups.
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