A group of Black students and activists at Morehouse College organized a rally to protest Georgia’s SB 202 voting law, which they believe suppresses the vote of Black and brown people. One particular provision of SB 202 makes it illegal to hand out water to voters waiting in line. The rally highlighted the inhumanity and injustice of these voter restrictions and aimed to shed light on the deeper discriminatory aspects of the law.
SB 202 includes various measures that restrict voting access, such as limits on absentee ballot requests, ballot drop boxes, and the distribution of food and water near polling places. Supporters of the law argue that it prevents voter influence just before the ballot box and ensures election security. Despite the small turnout at the rally, organizers emphasized the significance of the event and the importance of protecting voting rights.
The rally also addressed the rights of disabled voters, pointing out issues of accessibility and polling place closures in predominantly Black communities. While changes for the upcoming election may be limited, organizers are focusing on future action and advocating for federal intervention to repeal discriminatory voter laws across the country. The event aimed to mobilize a mass movement against what organizers described as “Jim Crow 2.0” tactics and raise awareness about efforts to disenfranchise Black and brown voters.
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