USDOJ coming, we made the list

[mojowork_n]

Breaking, today -- Friday, Nov. 2. Scroll down to the very end of the list:

http://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/2012/November/12-crt-1312.html

The Justice Department announced today that its Civil Rights Division plans to deploy more than 780 federal observers and department personnel to 51 jurisdictions in 23 states for the Nov. 6, 2012, general election.

Although state and local governments have primary responsibility for administering elections, the Civil Rights Division is charged with enforcing the federal voting rights laws that protect the rights of all citizens to access the ballot on Election Day.

In the days leading up to and throughout Election Day, Civil Rights Division staff members will be available by telephone to receive complaints related to possible violations of the federal voting rights laws (toll free 1-800-253-3931 or 202-307-2767 or TTY 1-877-267-8971). In addition, individuals may also report such complaints by fax to 202-307-3961, by email to [e-mail] and by a complaint form on the department ’s website : www.justice.gov/crt/about/vot/.

Wonder what happens when they cross paths with Van Hollen's folks, deployed to.... back the True the Vote (R) election suppression goons?

http://www.weau.com/news/headlines/Division-of-Criminal-Investigation-sending--176959191.html

[gateley]

1. Excellent!

[AllyCat]

2. I have about two hours that day and would love to

Observe for a bit. Any idea how I would do it?

[mojowork_n]

4. It may be a little late.

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I know that the League of Women Voters has a program in place


http://www.lwvwi.org/VotingElections/Fall2012ElectionObserverProgramOverview.aspx

But they're no longer accepting applications. Maybe because training deadlines
have passed?

You could give them a call: [phone] and someone might be able to tell you
about other groups, or if they have a last-minute need anywhere.

Another possibility (don't know if you're anywhere near Milwaukee) is
the N.A.A.C.P. Their phone is 414-562-1000. I googled up a PDF "election
observer 3-page training manual" they put out, so there is a program
in place. Tried to call just now but the office is closed.

[sybylla]

5. Anyone can observe.

Just visit the precinct of your choice and sign in as an observer. They usually have a copy of the rules for observers. You don't have to have a sponsoring organization. Just follow the rules, which include wearing an observer name and usually restrict where you can go and who you can talk to while you observe.

I observed for OFA in 2008. Easy Peasy!

[AllyCat]

6. Thank you! That's what I was hoping for.

[midnight]

3. Civil Rights Division deployed after Obama asks A.J. for his plans... Glad to read this..