ACLU-NJ Celebrates New Jersey Legislature’s Passage of John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act

Following the New Jersey Legislature’s passage of the John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey (S282/A1715) today, Alejandra Sorto, Associate Director of Civic Engagement at the ACLU of New Jersey, released the following statement:

“We are grateful that the John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey is headed to Governor Sherrill’s desk to be signed into law. This bill will remove barriers to voting that disproportionally harm voters of color across the state, increase language access and assistance, and prohibit deceptive practices at the polls – critical measures as federal protections continue to be eroded. New Jerseyans deserve a strong, inclusive, and representative democracy where every voice is heard, and this bill will create meaningful progress toward building that reality.

“Thank you to prime sponsors Assemblywoman Reynolds-Jackson, Senate President Scutari, and Senators Turner and Cryan for their leadership in championing this bill. We urge Governor Sherrill to swiftly sign the John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey into law and help make voting freer and fairer for everyone in the Garden State.”