Episode 527: Another Tactic to Undermine Citizen Ballot Initiatives in Arizona: Slap Signature Collectors with a Subpoena
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The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for May 22, 2024
Another Tactic to Undermine Citizen Ballot Initiatives in Arizona: Slap Signature Collectors with a Subpoena
Yesterday, we reported on attempts by anti-voter legislators in Arizona to make it harder to get citizen ballot initiatives on the ballot, and a higher threshold to pass one. Another suppression tactic by opponents? Slap signature canvassers with a subpoena.
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Today’s Links
Articles & Resources:
Bolts Magazine - Arizona Republicans Set Up a Ballot Measure to Squash Future Ballot Measures
BallotPedia – Arizona Signature Distribution Requirement for Initiatives Amendment (2024)
Arizona Mirror – Resolution would make passing constitutional amendments more difficult
Brennan Center for Justice - Politicians Take Aim at Ballot Initiatives
The Lever - How The GOP Is Suppressing Citizen Lawmaking
National Conference of State Legislatures - Initiative and Referendum Processes
On Point (WBUR) - The growing threat to ballot initiatives
Groups Taking Action:
Ballot Initiative Strategy Center, Alliance for Justice, League of Women Voters
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