After the highly contested results of the 2020 Presidential election, several states, such as Georgia, Arizona, Iowa, and Texas began introducing legislation that would tighten voting laws in their states – citing the need to address voter fraud. Just this week, Texas got closer to passing this new legislation that critics say is designed to suppress voting, particularly in minority populations. An overview of this new legislation can be found in What’s in the new voting restriction legislation introduced in the Texas House and Senate by Alexa Ura. Other critics go a step further, noting not just that these laws are designed to disenfranchise minority voters, but that they are an attack on democracy altogether, as noted in US Democracy on the brink: Republicans wage coordinated onslaught on voting rights by Sam Levine.
For this essay, discuss the issue of these new voting laws and the criticisms that are leveled against them. Are these laws meant to restrict voting and suppress voter turnout to benefit the Republican party? Or should we see them as an honest attempt to restrict fraud and restore confidence in our nation’s democratic process.
In your discussion, whatever your position, you should introduce through quote, summary or paraphrase, material from both articles listed above. Be sure to cite properly and include a works cited page.
You may include other sources as well, but are not required to do so.
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