LOUISVILLE, Ky – Attorneys from the ACLU of Kentucky today petitioned the Court to allow us to join the Kentucky Democratic Party (KDP) in their lawsuit demanding Jefferson County polling locations remain open to accommodate Kentuckians who have experienced extreme, prolonged delays while voting in today’s historic election.
“It is the constitutional right of every eligible voter in Kentucky to cast their vote in the election,” said Corey Shapiro, Legal Director. “We join the KDP on behalf of our members in asking the court to order Jefferson County polling locations to remain open accommodating those who were turned away or had to leave their polling locations without voting.”
The ACLU of Kentucky encourages voters who are in line to vote to stay in line, and to call 1-866-OUR-VOTE should they experience any problems or barriers to casting their vote.
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