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May 8, 2014

SCSJ's Allison Riggs discusses voter suppression on the Rachel Maddow Show

On July 29, 2013 SCSJ staff attorney Allison Riggs appeared on the Rachel Maddow Show to discuss proposed voter suppression measures in North Carolina and throughout the U.S. Below is Allison’s interview with guest host Melissa Harris Perry. Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Please help fund SCSJ’s voting […]

Category iconVoting Rights Tag iconAllison Riggs,  Media,  Melissa Harris Perry,  North Carolina,  poll watchers,  poll watching,  Rachel Maddow,  TRMS,  Voter ID,  voting,  voting rights

August 23, 2013

Montravias King brings national spotlight to NC student voter suppression

On August 22, 2013 The Rachel Maddow Show was devoted entirely to North Carolina voting rights issues. One of the major topics was SCSJ client Montravias King. Mr. King has lived in Elizabeth City since the summer of 2009, when he moved there to attend Elizabeth City State University. During the last four years, Mr. […]

Category iconRecent News,  Voting Rights Tag iconClare Barnett,  Education,  Montravias King,  North Carolina,  Rachel Maddow,  redistricting,  student voting,  Voter ID,  voting rights

August 16, 2013

SCSJ client Montravias King featured on Rachel Maddow Show (twice)

On August 15, 2013 the Rachel Maddow Show dedicated a lengthy segment to evolving voter suppression efforts in North Carolina. One of the featured examples was the story of Montravias King, who SCSJ is representing in his efforts to run for City Council. The local board of elections has ruled that Mr. King may not […]

Category iconRecent News,  Voting Rights Tag iconMontravias King,  Rachel Maddow,  student,  student voting,  voter suppression,  voting,  voting rights

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Despite failed attempts to silence our voices, the will of the people prevailed. Young people & people of color voted in record numbers and chose a new path forward. Our votes counted. Our voices were heard. And #OurFutureIsBright. Now, we come together to build a better future. pic.twitter.com/7nff…

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