The Justice Department plans to monitor polls in 27 states, including Michigan, for the Nov. 5, 2024, General Election.
The Justice Department regularly sends staff to monitor for compliance with federal civil rights laws in elections in communities across the country, according to a press release. During the General Election, staff will monitor for compliance in 86 jusdictions in 27 states.
Monitors include personnel from the Civil Rights Division, other department divisions, U.S. Attorney’s Offices, and federal observers from the Office of Personnel Mangement. Personnel will maintain contact with state and local election officials.
In Michigan, the department will be monitoring Ann Arbor, Detroit, Flint, Grand Rapids, Hamtramck, and Warren.
How the public can report issues at the polls
Civil Rights Division personnel will be available to receive questions and complaints from the public about possible violations of federal voting rights laws. Reports can be made online at civilrights.justice.gov or by calling 800-253-3931.
Voters with questions or complaints related to the ADA may call the department’s hotline at 800-514-0301 or 833-610-1264 (TTY) or submit a complaint online at ada.gov.
Complaints about disruptions at a polling place should be reported to local election officials, including officials working in the polling location.
If you witness violence, threats of violence, or intimidation at a polling place you should call 911. Those complaints should also be reported to the Justice Department after local authorities have been contacted.
You can learn more about the Voting Rights Act and other federal voting laws at justice.gov/crt/voting-section.
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