ACLU blasts Democrats' election bill as unconstitutional

Washington Times ^ | 3/4/19 | Stephen Dinan

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

The American Civil Liberties Union dealt a blow Monday to Democrats’ new election overhaul legislation, saying the bill does too much damage to the First Amendment and the storied rights group cannot support it.

ACLU officials said they support parts of the bill, such as making it easier to register to vote, but said the legislation attempts to control even the mere mention of a politician, which goes too far.

“They will have the effect of harming our public discourse by silencing necessary voices that would otherwise speak out about the public issues of the day,” the ACLU’s national political director and senior legislative counsel wrote in a 13-page letter announcing opposition.

Democrats plan to put the bill, H.R. 1, on the chamber floor for a vote later this week.

[FlingWingFlyer]

"...making it easier to register to vote..."

How much "easier" does it have to be? Are RAT voter really the friggin' stupid? Chimpanzees have been submitting filled out democrat registration forms back to the DNC.

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

Quite true.

[1066AD]

Yes, that’s a good idea. Just sending a letter would work.

I read once that a Congressman said that a regular old fashioned letter is the best way, they will always be opened in case a contribution is inside !
Email is easily ignored.

[reg45]

I’m surprised that voting is limited to citizens.