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Barbara Lee Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Voter ID

Press Release

Date: April 28, 2008
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Judicial Branch

Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-9) released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's decision today on Indiana's voter identification case:

"Today's Supreme Court decision reminds us that the struggle for civil rights continues and the right to vote is still under threat.

"This decision is a big blow to all Americans -especially the poor, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities who will face tremendous obstacles in exercising the fundamental right to vote.

"Frankly, the continued push for these photo-identification laws is not at all about the integrity of the electoral process - but rather part of a tradition of voter suppression that must end.

"I am committed to defending the right to vote for every American and I will work with my colleagues to strengthen and preserve our electoral process."

Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-9) is First Vice Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus and Co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. She serves on the Foreign Affairs Committee and the Appropriations Committee.


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