PHX Reporter

United States Attorney Gary M. Restaino has announced that the Justice Department will oversee compliance with federal voting rights laws in four Arizona counties during the upcoming general election on November 5. The counties involved are Apache, Maricopa, Pima, and Yuma.

The Justice Department's role is to enforce federal voting rights laws to ensure all eligible citizens can access the ballot. This monitoring is a routine operation conducted by the department across various communities nationwide to uphold civil rights during elections.

The Civil Rights Division of the Justice Department will lead this effort, deploying personnel who will engage with state and local election officials throughout Election Day as necessary. The division's Voting Section enforces civil provisions under several federal statutes, including the Voting Rights Act and National Voter Registration Act, among others. Additionally, the Disability Rights Section ensures compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for voters with disabilities.

On Election Day, staff from the Civil Rights Division will be available to address questions and complaints regarding potential violations of federal voting rights laws. These can be reported via their website or through a toll-free number provided by the department.

For ADA-related inquiries or complaints, individuals may contact a separate toll-free hotline or submit issues through an online portal dedicated to ADA matters.

Any disturbances at polling places should first be reported to local election officials and any violence or intimidation should also be immediately reported to local police by calling 911 before informing the department.

Further information about voting rights and related resources is accessible on the Justice Department's website.