Justice Department to Monitor Voting Rights Compliance in South Carolina for Nov. 5 Election

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) will deploy personnel to monitor compliance with federal voting rights laws in South Carolina during the Nov. 5 general election, U.S. Attorney Adair Ford Boroughs announced Monday.

The Justice Department, through its Civil Rights Division, enforces federal laws that protect eligible citizens’ access to voting. As part of its nationwide effort, DOJ staff will be present to ensure compliance with civil rights laws in various communities, including monitoring in South Carolina.

The monitoring will be conducted by the Civil Rights Division, with Justice Department personnel coordinating efforts and maintaining communication with state and local election officials throughout Election Day as needed.

The Civil Rights Division’s Voting Section enforces laws that protect voting rights, including the Voting Rights Act, the National Voter Registration Act, the Help America Vote Act, the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, and the Civil Rights Acts. Additionally, the division’s Disability Rights Section enforces the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), ensuring that people with disabilities have equitable access to voting. The Criminal Section also enforces federal laws that prohibit voter intimidation and suppression based on race, color, national origin, or religion.

On Election Day, DOJ personnel will be available to address questions and complaints from the public regarding possible federal voting rights violations. Concerns can be reported through the DOJ’s Civil Rights website at civilrights.justice.gov or by calling 800-253-3931.

For issues specific to ADA compliance, individuals may contact the DOJ’s ADA hotline at 800-514-0301 or 833-610-1264 (TTY) or file complaints through the ADA’s website at www.ada.gov.

The DOJ advises that complaints related to disturbances at polling places should first be directed to local election officials. For reports of violence, threats, or intimidation, voters are urged to contact local law enforcement by calling 911 and to notify the DOJ after reporting to local authorities.

Further information on voting rights and resources is available on the DOJ’s website at www.justice.gov/voting, where voters can also learn more about the Voting Rights Act and other federal protections.

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