The Department of Justice oversees legal voting practices in Miami-Dade and Broward counties

MIAMI, Fla. (CBS12) — Department of Justice personnel will monitor compliance with federal civil rights laws in Broward and Miami-Dade counties during the Nov. 5 election.

Florida Southern District Attorney Markenzie LaPointe said staff will be contacting state election officials throughout Election Day.

The Justice Department reminds voters that they will enforce federal criminal laws that prohibit voter intimidation and suppression based on race, color, national origin, or religion.

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The Voting Division of the Division of Civil Rights will also enforce the Voting Rights Act, the National Voter Registration Act, the Help America Vote Act, the Uniform and Overseas Voting Act, and the Civil Rights Acts.

The Department of Justice announced that on Election Day, Civil Rights Division staff will be available throughout the day to receive questions and complaints from the public related to possible violations of federal voting rights laws. Reports can be submitted on the department’s website www.civilrights.justice.gov or by calling the toll-free number 800-253-3931.

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