I’m writing this month’s column on what ordinarily would be the first day of the Minnesota State Fair, but it has been suspended in the year of COVID-19. The days…
Tag: Voting Rights
Disability Law Center offers advice with issues related to COVID-19
More than 500,000 Minnesotans have some type of disability and the COVID-19 public health emergency has negatively impacted their rights and health. While some people with disabilities have significant health…
ACLU takes up assistance fight
The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota is suing Secretary of State Steve Simon, alleging state voting laws illegally discriminate against Minnesota voters who need assistance casting their ballots. The…
Guardianship issues affect individual voting rights
People with disabilities have the same voting right as any other citizens. But individuals with disabilities who are under guardianship or who live in residential facilities are often uncertain about…