Congress Must Reject Partisan Efforts to Subvert Democracy 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Kiren Marshall, [email protected], 202.780.9835

WASHINGTON – LaShawn Warren, executive vice president of government affairs at The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, issued the following statement regarding efforts by some Republicans to challenge the Electoral College results:

“In a shameful disregard for our democracy, some Republicans are attempting to change the outcome of the election and discount the votes of communities of color. In America, voters choose our leaders, our leaders do not choose their voters. Rather than engaging in this reckless, undemocratic behavior, lawmakers should be working to provide pandemic relief and strengthen our democracy. All members of Congress must reject this disgraceful attempt to undermine the will of voters.” 

The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights is a coalition charged by its diverse membership of more than 220 national organizations to promote and protect the rights of all persons in the United States. The Leadership Conference works toward an America as good as its ideals. For more information on The Leadership Conference and its member organizations, visit www.civilrights.org.