CLEVELAND, OH – Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) is hosting a forum to discuss the state of voting rights in America, with a special focus on current suppression tactics in Ohio. The forum, “The United State of Voting,” will bring subject matter experts, Members of Congress, and activists together to discuss what steps Congress should take to ensure every American’s right to vote is protected.    

WHO:             Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11)        

                        Special Guests: Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-6),  Assistant Democratic Leader

                                                   Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (MS-2), Ranking Member, House                                                        Committee on Homeland Security 

            Moderator:       Joy-Ann Reid, MSNBC Political Analyst, Host of "AM Joy," Columnist                                             and Author 

            Panelists:          Hon. Stephanie Howse, Ohio State Representative, District 11

                                      Julie Fernandes, Esq., Open Society Foundations, Advocacy Director                                           for Voting Rights & Democracy

                                       Camille Wimbish, Esq., Ohio Voice, Elections Administration Director

                                       Mike Brickner, ACLU Ohio, Senior Policy Advisor

WHAT:            Voting Rights Town Hall entitled, "The United State of Voting"

WHEN:           Monday, July 18, 2016; 10am – 12pm

WHERE:         Cleveland State University, Student Center;2121 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH

 

Media RSVPs are required. Please RSVP to lauren.williams@mail.house.gov.

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