Despite the Indian Citizenship Act in 1924, the Nationality Act in 1940, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, Native American voters continue to face unique challenges when exercising their right to vote. The Frank Harrison, Elizabeth Peratrovich, and Miguel Trujillo Native American Voting Rights Act (NAVRA) was introduced in 2021 to address lingering barriers. The bipartisan bill did not pass but it brought attention to what is needed to protect the constitutionally guaranteed right of Native Americans to vote: expand the types of facilities that can be used as voter registration agencies; increase polling site accessibility, including expanding early in-person voting and providing ballot drop boxes; provide enforcement power to citizens and attorneys general; require approval for actions like moving a polling place; validate certain tribal identification for voting or registering to vote; permit voters to designate another individual to return a ballot on their behalf; and expand requirements for bilingual voting accessibility. In addition, increase voter outreach, education, registration, turnout, and accessibility for Native American communities.
The exhibit is on display at venues across the United States -- including at law schools, state and local bar associations, national and local conferences, courthouses, state capitol buildings, law firms, and other community buildings.
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