VOTING RIGHTS CALL – H.R. 3899 THE VOTING RIGHTS AMENDMENT ACT OF 2014

Julie Fernandez, a senior policy analyst, spoke at the Washington office of National Council of Jewish Women concerning the Amendment Act of 2014 and what it proposes:

• (1) States need a layer of oversight and observation in their requirements.

• (2) The new bill expands the ability of federal courts to look into intentional discriminatory practices.

• (3) It restores noted requirements for states practicing discrimination.

• (4) The bill makes it easier for plaintiffs to issue or declare an injunction.

• (5) It allows educated observation and oversight of the impositions imposed by each state.

What can you do? As an individual, write letters to the editors of your newspapers. Write letters to your representatives in Congress. Keep yourself informed of what’s happening, not only in New Jersey but in other states as well.

Don’t forget we have an important election coming up in November. Please keep yourself educated on the issues that are important, such as gun violence prevention, domestic violence, improved immigration laws, human trafficking, and healthcare, to name a few.

Remember: an educated voter is a responsible citizen.

Important dates to mark on your calendar:

• October 14: the last day to register to vote

• October 28: the last day to apply for an absentee ballot

• November 3 at 3:00 P.M.: the deadline to vote by mail-in ballot at the Bergen County Board of Elections, Room 310, One Bergen County Plaza, Hackensack, N.J. You may also pick up forms at this address.

If you need any forms, please call Roselyn Altman at 201-546-7211 or e-mail rozzi0630@aol.com. You may also go to the website and print out a voter registration application: http://www.co.bergen.nj.us/DocumentCenter/View/1224.