The Department of Justice today announced plans to monitor compliance with federal suffrage laws in 64 jurisdictions in 24 states in the run-up to the November 8, 2022 general election. Since the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the Office for Civil Rights has regularly monitored elections in jurisdictions around the country to protect the rights of voters. Through a call center, the Office of Civil Rights will also receive complaints from citizens nationwide regarding possible violations of the Federal Voting Rights Act. The Office for Civil Rights enforces the Federal Voting Rights Act, which protects the right of all citizens to access ballots.

In the general election, the Office for Civil Rights will monitor compliance with federal voting rights laws on Election Day and/or early voting in 64 jurisdictions.

• Bethel, Alaska.
• Dillingham Census Area, Alaska.
• Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska.
• Sitka City Borough, Alaska.
• Maricopa County, Arizona.
• Navajo County, Arizona.
• Pima County, Arizona.
• Pinal County, Arizona.
• Yavapai County, Arizona.
• Newton County, Arkansas.
• Los Angeles County, California.
• Sonoma County, California.
• Broward County, Florida.
• Miami-Dade County, Florida.
• Palm Beach County, Florida.
• Cobb County, Georgia.
• Fulton County, Georgia.
• Gwinnett County, Georgia.
• The town of Clinton, Massachusetts.
• Everett, Massachusetts.
• Fitchburg, Massachusetts.
• City of Leominster, Massachusetts.
• Malden, Massachusetts.
• City of Methuen, Massachusetts.
• Randolph, Massachusetts.
• City of Salem, Massachusetts.
• Prince George County, Maryland.
• City of Detroit, Michigan.
• Flint, Michigan.
• City of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
• City of Pontiac, Michigan.
• Southfield, Michigan.
• Minneapolis, Minnesota.
• Hennepin County, Minnesota.
• Ramsey County, Minnesota.
• Cole County, Missouri.
• Alamance County, North Carolina.
• Columbus County, North Carolina.
• Harnett County, North Carolina.
• Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
• Wayne County, North Carolina.
• Middlesex County, New Jersey.
• Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
• San Juan County, New Mexico.
• Clark County, Nevada.
• Washoe County, Nevada.
• Queens County, New York.
• Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
• Berks County, Pennsylvania.
• Center County, Pennsylvania.
• Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
• Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
• Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
• City of Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
• Horley County, South Carolina.
• Dallas County, Texas.
• Harris County, Texas.
• Waller County, Texas.
• San Juan County, Utah.
• City of Manassas, Virginia.
• City of Manassas Park, Virginia.
• Prince William County, Virginia.
• City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. and,
• Racine, Wisconsin.

Monitors include officials from the Civil Rights Office and the U.S. Attorney’s Office. In addition, the department will also deploy observers from the Office of Human Resources when authorized by federal court order. Department personnel also maintain contact with state and local election officials.

The Voting Section of the Office of Civil Rights enforces civil provisions of federal law that protect the right to vote, including the Voting Rights Act, the Uniformed and Overseas Nationals Absentee Voting Act, the National Voter Registration Act, the Help America Vote Act, and the Civil Rights Act. increase. action. The Division’s Disability Rights Section enforces the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure full and equal voting opportunities for people with disabilities. The division’s Criminal Division enforces federal criminal laws that prohibit voter intimidation and voter suppression based on race, color, national origin, or religion.

On Election Day, Office of Civil Rights officials will accept complaints from citizens about possible violations of the Federal Voting Rights Act throughout the day on the complaint form on the Office of Civil Rights website. https://civilrights.justice.gov/ Or call us toll-free at 800-253-3931.

Individuals with ADA-related questions or complaints may call the department’s toll-free ADA information line at 800-514-0301 or 833-610-1264 (TTY) or submit a complaint through the link on the department’s ADA website. can be sent. https://www.ada.gov/.

Complaints about polling place disruptions should always be reported immediately to local elections officials (including polling place officials). Complaints of violence, threats of violence, or intimidation at polling places should be reported immediately to local law enforcement by calling 911. Also, these complaints should be reported to the local authorities after contacting them.

The Justice Department recently released an overall plan for the general election to protect voting rights and ensure the integrity of the voting process through the work of the Office of Civil Rights, Criminal Affairs, National Security, and the Federal Attorney’s Office.

More information on federal civil rights law is available on the Office of Civil Rights website (https://www.justice.gov/crt).