This past week we saw two new bills that would harm voters #HB2238 would prohibit "unmonitored" drop-off boxes for early ballots which would place new hurdles on rural and tribal voters.  HB2617 instructs county recorders to scrutinize voters, and possibly remove them from the rolls if the county recorder “has reason to believe” that they are not U.S. citizens. HB2617 is an open invitation to discrimination and racial profiling against voters of color. But thanks to organizing efforts and especially to those who called their representatives and Governor Ducey these bills failed to pass and were vetoed. 

These extremist republicans who introduced these bills were also urging a judge to end early voting this week. Early voting was used by over 90% of voters in this last election and showed no proof of election fraud despite Republicans' claims that this was a stolen election. This judge ruled against the GOP citing that the Arizona Constitution does not prohibit early voting. Despite this victory, we know that this fight is not over. We will keep fighting for everyone's right to vote including vote by mail so that our communities can safely make their voices heard.