New Report Finds Louisiana Voting Policies of Great Concern Compared to Other States

Lack of Enforcement of Voter Registration Act, Restrictive Voter Registration Requirements, and History of Voter Purges Cited As Barriers to VotingWashington, DC – A new report finds that Louisiana ranks near the bottom among 10 states evaluated for the strength of their voting laws.  Louisiana’s apparent lack of enforcement of the National Voter Registration Act -- as evidenced by an 88 percent decline in registrations at public assistance agencies -- and its history of voter registration list purges, stringent registration requirements, and weak laws preventing voter suppression tactics,