The Department of Justice will monitor compliance with the law in Milwaukee » Urban Milwaukee

United States Attorney Gregory J. Hanstad On November 1, 2024, announced that the Department of Justice would monitor compliance with federal voting rights laws at several voting precincts in the Milwaukee area during the November 5 general election.

The Department of Justice enforces federal voting rights laws that protect the rights of all citizens who have the right to vote. The Department regularly deploys its staff to monitor compliance with federal civil rights laws during community elections across the country.

The Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division will coordinate these efforts. Observers will include Department of Justice personnel who will contact state and local election officials as needed during Election Day.

The Voting Division of the Division of Civil Rights enforces the civil provisions of federal laws that protect the right to vote, including the Voting Rights Act, the National Voter Registration Act, the Help America Vote Act, the Uniform and Abroad Voting Act, and the Civil Rights Act. rights The Department’s Division of Disability Rights enforces the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure that people with disabilities have a full and equal opportunity to vote. The Division’s Criminal Section enforces federal criminal laws that prohibit voter intimidation and suppression based on race, color, national origin, or religion.

On Election Day, Civil Rights Division staff will be available throughout the day to take questions and complaints from the public about possible violations of federal voting rights laws. Reports can be filed through the Department’s website at www.civilrights.justice.gov or by calling toll-free at 800-253-3931.

The United States Attorney’s Office will also be available to take complaints on Election Day at 414-297-4103.

Individuals with questions or complaints about the ADA may call the Department’s toll-free ADA Information Hotline at 800-514-0301 or 833-610-1264 (TTY) or file a complaint through the link on the Department’s ADA website at www.ada.gov.

Complaints related to any interruptions at the polling station should always be reported to local election officials (including officials working at the polling station). Complaints involving violence, threats of violence, or intimidation at the polls should be reported immediately to local police by calling 911. These complaints should also be reported to the Department after local authorities have been contacted.

Additional information about voting and elections, including guidance documents and other resources, can be found at www.justice.gov/voting. Learn more about the Voting Rights Act and other federal voting laws at www.justice.gov/crt/voting-section.

Complaints about possible violations of federal voting rights laws may be filed directly with the Division of Civil Rights in Washington, DC using the complaint form at https://civilrights.justice.gov/ or by calling 800-253-3931.

NOTE. This press release was submitted by Urban Milwaukee and not by Urban Milwaukee. Although it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

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