July 26, 2023

Statement on Federal Court ruling on “Ballot Harvesting” Law

This statement is attributed to Rep. Zakiya Summers (MS-68):

“Senate Bill 2358 was a bad bill and a bad law. I applaud the federal court in its ruling to block the law and preserve Mississippians’ fundamental right to vote. Let’s be clear – SB 2358 was a blatant attempt at voter suppression right here in Mississippi and clearly in violation of the Voting Rights Act. Without this decision, SB 2358 would have severely restricted the way Mississippians cast their ballot, jeopardizing your constitutional right and adding undue burdens to our men and women of the Armed Forces, the disabled, sick and shut in, our young people, and senior members in our communities. Instead of the leadership of our state putting barriers to the ballot box into law, we should make it easier for Mississippians to make their voices heard through measures like online voter registration, early voting, and voter restoration.

Voting is the cornerstone to our democracy and it must be defended and protected.”

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