Common Cause New Mexico
Recent News About Common Cause New Mexico
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Report assesses redistricting impact on Native American communities post-2020 Census
A new report has examined the impact of redistricting on Native American communities following the 2020 Census. The study highlights the challenges faced by these communities during a census conducted amidst a pandemic and in the wake of the Supreme Court's Shelby County ruling that significantly weakened the protections of the Voting Rights Act.
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Common Cause New Mexico addresses voting queries amid high absentee ballot turnout
Common Cause New Mexico has issued an advisory to address a surge in questions related to voting procedures amidst an unprecedented number of absentee ballots and new polling protocols. To assist voters, Common Cause is collaborating with the ACLU of New Mexico to operate a non-partisan hotline. Voters can call 1-866-OUR-VOTE or, for Spanish speakers, 1-888-VE-Y-VOTA for assistance.