WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Angus King issued the following press release:
U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) is cosponsoring legislation to strengthen the fundamental right to vote for all American citizens. The Right to Vote Act would establish the first-ever statutory right to vote in federal elections, protecting citizens from state and federal laws that attempt to restrict or limit voter access. Notably, the bill would also allow American citizens to sue states for any policy that unduly restricts ballot access.
Over the last several years, states across the nation have attempted to restrict access to the polls (https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/new-voting-restrictions-america) by tightening voter ID laws, shortenin...