The Leadership Conference Condemns House Passage of SAVE Act

WASHINGTON — Maya Wiley, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, released the following statement after the House passed the SAVE Act (H.R. 22):

“Despite an overwhelming outpouring of calls and actions from constituents, Congress failed the people again. They chose to prioritize fear over facts and voter suppression over the essential freedoms of our democracy. This bill does nothing to protect our elections; instead, it erects discriminatory barriers that will disenfranchise millions — especially voters of color, young people, women, low-income families, and rural voters.

“Our democracy demands that every voter’s voice is heard, and our Constitution ensures that right. We stand resolutely against this brazen attack on our freedom to vote and will fiercely oppose anti-voter legislation and any broader anti-democratic attacks. The Leadership Conference and our coalition will relentlessly fight for a multiracial democracy where every vote counts and every voice matters.”

The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights is a coalition charged by its diverse membership of more than 240 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.

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