The U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, announced today that the Justice Department will monitor polling places in four Arizona counties—Apache, Maricopa, Pima, and Yuma—on November 5 to ensure compliance with federal voting rights laws.
The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division is leading this initiative, with federal personnel on-site to observe and support election processes as necessary throughout the day. This action is part of the Justice Department’s ongoing commitment to upholding federal civil rights laws and ensuring the right to vote for all eligible citizens.
The Civil Rights Division’s Voting Section enforces the Voting Rights Act, National Voter Registration Act, Help America Vote Act, and other key statutes to ensure voters’ rights are respected. The ADA team within the division will focus on ensuring accessible voting for individuals with disabilities, while the Criminal Section will address potential voter intimidation and suppression concerns.
On Election Day, the public can reach Civil Rights Division personnel to report violations at www.civilrights.justice.govor by calling toll-free at 800-253-3931. ADA-related questions or complaints can be directed to the ADA information hotline at 800-514-0301 or 833-610-1264 (TTY).
Complaints of any disruptions or violence at polling locations should be reported immediately to local election officials and authorities by calling 911, with additional reports made to the Department after local contact. Additional resources and information are available at justice.gov/voting.
