Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
Editorials & Other Articles
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
Latest Breaking News
In reply to the discussion: Judge orders Virginia to restore 1,600 voter registrations canceled in effort to purge noncitizens [View all]BumRushDaShow
(142,434 posts)9. That type of thing was included in the "For the People Act of 2021"
H.R.1 - For the People Act of 2021
It was passed by the House in 2021 but died in the Senate because Manchin and Sinema blocked changing the filibuster (cloture) rule to allow passage by a simple majority.
This thing is unbelievably comprehensive (the PDF version is 884 pages long) and the penalties include that $100K and in some cases, up to 5 years in prison.
Example of one section of it -
It was passed by the House in 2021 but died in the Senate because Manchin and Sinema blocked changing the filibuster (cloture) rule to allow passage by a simple majority.
This thing is unbelievably comprehensive (the PDF version is 884 pages long) and the penalties include that $100K and in some cases, up to 5 years in prison.
Example of one section of it -
(b) Deceptive Acts.--
``(1) False statements regarding federal elections.--
``(A) Prohibition.--It shall be unlawful for any
person, whether acting under color of law or otherwise,
within 60 days before an election described in
subsection (e), by any means, including by means of
written, electronic, or telephonic communications, to
communicate or cause to be communicated information
described in subparagraph (B), or produce information
described in subparagraph (B) with the intent that such
information be communicated, if such person--
``(i) knows such information to be
materially false; and
``(ii) has the intent to mislead voters, or
the intent to impede or prevent another person
from exercising the right to vote in an
election described in subsection (e).
``(B) Information described.--Information is
described in this subparagraph if such information is
regarding--
``(i) the time or place of holding any
election described in subsection (e); or
``(ii) the qualifications for or
restrictions on voter eligibility for any such
election, including--
``(I) any criminal, civil, or other
legal penalties associated with voting
in any such election; or
``(II) information regarding a
voter's registration status or
eligibility.
``(2) Penalty.--Any person who violates paragraph (1) shall
be fined not more than $100,000, imprisoned for not more than 5
years, or both.
``(c) Hindering, Interfering With, or Preventing Voting or
Registering To Vote.--
``(1) Prohibition.--It shall be unlawful for any person,
whether acting under color of law or otherwise, to
intentionally hinder, interfere with, or prevent another person
from voting, registering to vote, or aiding another person to
vote or register to vote in an election described in subsection
(e), including by operating a polling place or ballot box that
falsely purports to be an official location established for
such an election by a unit of government.
``(2) Penalty.--Any person who violates paragraph (1) shall
be fined not more than $100,000, imprisoned for not more than 5
years, or both.
``(d) Attempt.--Any person who attempts to commit any offense
described in subsection (a), (b)(1), or (c)(1) shall be subject to the
same penalties as those prescribed for the offense that the person
attempted to commit.
(snip)
``(1) False statements regarding federal elections.--
``(A) Prohibition.--It shall be unlawful for any
person, whether acting under color of law or otherwise,
within 60 days before an election described in
subsection (e), by any means, including by means of
written, electronic, or telephonic communications, to
communicate or cause to be communicated information
described in subparagraph (B), or produce information
described in subparagraph (B) with the intent that such
information be communicated, if such person--
``(i) knows such information to be
materially false; and
``(ii) has the intent to mislead voters, or
the intent to impede or prevent another person
from exercising the right to vote in an
election described in subsection (e).
``(B) Information described.--Information is
described in this subparagraph if such information is
regarding--
``(i) the time or place of holding any
election described in subsection (e); or
``(ii) the qualifications for or
restrictions on voter eligibility for any such
election, including--
``(I) any criminal, civil, or other
legal penalties associated with voting
in any such election; or
``(II) information regarding a
voter's registration status or
eligibility.
``(2) Penalty.--Any person who violates paragraph (1) shall
be fined not more than $100,000, imprisoned for not more than 5
years, or both.
``(c) Hindering, Interfering With, or Preventing Voting or
Registering To Vote.--
``(1) Prohibition.--It shall be unlawful for any person,
whether acting under color of law or otherwise, to
intentionally hinder, interfere with, or prevent another person
from voting, registering to vote, or aiding another person to
vote or register to vote in an election described in subsection
(e), including by operating a polling place or ballot box that
falsely purports to be an official location established for
such an election by a unit of government.
``(2) Penalty.--Any person who violates paragraph (1) shall
be fined not more than $100,000, imprisoned for not more than 5
years, or both.
``(d) Attempt.--Any person who attempts to commit any offense
described in subsection (a), (b)(1), or (c)(1) shall be subject to the
same penalties as those prescribed for the offense that the person
attempted to commit.
(snip)
Edit history
Please sign in to view edit histories.
17 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RecommendedHighlight replies with 5 or more recommendations
Judge orders Virginia to restore 1,600 voter registrations canceled in effort to purge noncitizens [View all]
Yonnie3
Oct 25
OP
There needs to be a whopping penalty for each instance of someone wrongfully purged, like making them pay $100,000
LaMouffette
Oct 25
#4
Thanks for the information, BumRushDaShow! Manchin and Sinema: the gifts that keep on taking. I can't believe this bill
LaMouffette
Oct 25
#13