Establishes "John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey." **
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Overview
The John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey establishes the ‘John R. Lewis Division of Voting Rights’ within the Department of the Treasury. It aims to ensure equal voting opportunities for members of protected classes (race, color, and language minority groups) by interpreting laws in a way that protects voting rights and addressing potential disparities or dilutive effects in election methods. The act also prohibits voting practices that could disproportionately harm these groups and establishes guidelines for evaluating such practices.
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Joseph Cryan
Nicholas Scutari
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