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1 Media Advisory: Five USCCR Commissioners Urge the Attorney General to Investigate Alleged Harassment of Hispanic Voters [i] (2006)

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THE   UNITED STATES COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS


MEDIA ADVISORY


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OCTOBER  18, 2006


CONTACT:  MARGARET   BUTLER
          202/376-7700


  FIVE  USCCR COMMISSIONERS URGE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO INVESTIGATE
                     ALLEGED   HARASSMENT OF HISPANIC VOTERS

WASHINGTON, DC - This afternoon, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Chairman Gerald A.
Reynolds and Commissioners  Jennifer Braceras, Peter N. Kirsanow, Ashley L. Taylor, Jr. and
Michael Yaki urged Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales to fully and vigorously investigate
correspondence allegedly sent to some residents of Orange County, California with Hispanic
surnames stating that it is illegal for immigrants to cast ballots in elections. Immigrants who go
to the polls, the letter continues, could be subject to incarceration or deportation. Given the
time-sensitive nature of this issue, the Commissioners admonished, we urge you to take
immediate steps to assure Latino voters that there is no penalty to lawful voting and to correct
any misimpressions or misrepresentations.



























The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is an independent, bipartisan agency charged with monitoring federal civil rights enforcement.
Members include Chairman Gerald A. Reynolds, Vice Chairman Abigail Thernstrom, and Commissioners Jennifer C. Braceras, Peter
N. Kirsanow, Arlan D. Melendez, Ashley L. Taylor, and Michael Yaki. Kenneth L. Marcus is Staff Director. Commission meetings
                               are open to the media and general public.

                      624 9th Street, N.W.e Suite 700 *Washington, DC 20425
                             Ph: (202) 376-7700 *Fx: (202) 376-7672

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