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Secretary of State Tre Hargett is seeking legislation establishing a new set of voter registration rules, including $50 levies for violations, even though a federal judge enjoined the 2019 law because of its criminal and civil penalties.
The trial will be a legal battle between the state and voter registration advocates over new requirements and penalties approved this year but on hold because of a federal court ruling.
Secretary of State Tre Hargett hasn’t decided whether to appeal a judge’s order blocking a new voter registration law. But he is conducting a statewide voter registration drive.
A federal judge has denied the state’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by four groups challenging a new voter registration law filled with penalties for turning in incomplete forms as well as other requirements the judge questioned.
A group of plaintiffs challenging Tennessee’s new voter registration law, including Memphis organizations, is urging a federal judge to block the measure because of the threat of fines and criminal prosecution.
Secretary of State Tre Hargett will present Memphis Public Libraries a $100,000 state grant Tuesday to expand its book collection.
Six groups, including a Memphis-based law firm, filed suit this week challenging Tennessee’s new third-party voter registration law, contending it violates “fundamental” constitutional rights with the threat of civil and criminal penalties.
With a vote set for Monday, Shelby County Democratic lawmakers are castigating a bill from the Secretary of State’s Office penalizing paid voter registration drives for failing to undergo training and for turning in incomplete forms.
The secretary of state and coordinator of elections would have to leave their posts if they seek public office under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Larry Miller of Memphis.
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