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In reply to the discussion: Judges deny requests to block DOJ from monitoring polls [View all]summer_in_TX
(4,189 posts)29. According to Reuters, yes. DOJ's poll monitors will be beyond the 100 foot line, not inside.
They can easily note problems with access for people with disabilities and any efforts to intimidate and suppress the vote from outside. Plus those who are prevented from voting can report any problems directly to them.
Harris County was one of the original 7 counties on the list as is my county, Hays.
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Emergency Motion to Quash Monitoring from DOJ to the 6 assholes at the US SC..................
Lovie777
Nov 2024
#3
In Arkansas, a spokesperson for Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders told ABC News that the office will not permit DOJ
LiberalArkie
Nov 2024
#5
And if memory serves me correctly Eisenhower raised Faubus NG with the 101st Airborne
LiberalArkie
Nov 2024
#36
In the south the Democrats were the bad guys (Conservatives) and the Republicans were the Liberals like Win
LiberalArkie
Nov 2024
#38
The DOJ does not intend to "improperly intimidate or unduly influence Arkansas voters"
maxsolomon
Nov 2024
#27
I especially hope they have DOJ monitors in Houston since Republicans kicked out the Democratic elections officials.
Lonestarblue
Nov 2024
#6
According to Reuters, yes. DOJ's poll monitors will be beyond the 100 foot line, not inside.
summer_in_TX
Nov 2024
#29
Just like these states are ignoring the law, the DOJ needs to ignore the illegal rulings of the SC6
Clouds Passing
Nov 2024
#20
That these bums, (racist assholes), would even want to block DOJ monitors tells you they are up to no good.
JohnSJ
Nov 2024
#10
This isn't much of a victory. One suit was settled by agreement (TX); one relied on a previous settlement (St. Louis)
Ramsey Barner
Nov 2024
#18
Great! Go suck an egg maga...you're done. Madam President will be taking the stage for an acceptance speech
PortTack
Nov 2024
#24
I'm glad the decision to uphold the integrity of the voting system was made swiftly.
Martin68
Nov 2024
#28