Leaked video reveals a GOP plan to intimidate Black and brown voters in Houston

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16. HB 6 and SB 7 specifically would allow poll watchers appointed

the parties to carry recording devices, use them in the polling location to record pretty much anything except an actual voter filling out and casting their ballot. They can move around at will and if an election judge tries to obscure their view or get them out of there, they'll be entitled to injunctive relief.

The bills treat all voters and election officials as at least potential criminals.

There's not a word in the bill to prevent the watcher from talking to voters, maybe challenging their credentials, record anyone who gets help voting, perhaps because of a language barrier, and immediately email their photos or videos to the Secretary of State's office.

Every civil rights group in the state is working hard, but unless businesses get involved in taking a stand before it's the law I fear it will go through.

Know any businesses that would like to take a stand? They can find out how and sign up here: Democracy is Good for Business