The Justice Department will be monitoring voting procedures in Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton and Gwinnett counties to ensure voting rights laws are followed on Election Day, according to U.S. Attorney Ryan Buchanan.
“Free and fair elections are critical to the democracy of our nation,” Buchanan said in a recent press release. “Every eligible voter is entitled to cast a ballot without fear of intimidation, interference or discrimination. Our office will dedicate the necessary resources to ensure that this fundamental right is protected for all voters.”
The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division will coordinate the effort. It’s one of several steps that are being taken to keep poll workers and voters safe amid a volatile political environment.
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