Frequently Asked Questions about Voting Rights

Contents

• What federal law protects me from discrimination in voting?
• Where did the Voting Rights Act come from?
• What does the Voting Rights Act do?
• What does the Justice Department do to enforce the Voting Rights Act?
• Will the Voting Rights Act expire?
• What kinds of racial discrimination in voting are there, and what does the Voting Rights Act do about them?
• Is it prohibited to draw majority-minority districts?
• What other voting rights laws does the Justice Department enforce?
• Does the Voting Rights Act protect language minorities?
• What are federal observers?
• How do I get the Justice Department to monitor an election?
• What responsibilities does the Justice Department have with regard to voter fraud or intimidation?
• What responsibilities does the Justice Department have with regard to campaign finance?
• Can the Justice Department run elections to make sure they are fair?
• If I lost my right to vote because I was convicted of a crime, how can I get it restored?
• How can I make a complaint regarding possible violations of the federal voting rights laws
• What is the role of the Civil Rights Division in enforcing HAVA?
• Does the Civil Rights Division distribute federal funds under HAVA?
• To what elections does Title III of HAVA apply?
• Does Title III of HAVA apply to all States?
• Does a State have to comply with Title III of HAVA if it does not seek or accept federal funding?
• National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) - Questions and Answers

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