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Brennan Center and ACLU of Maine Request Investigation of Maine GOP Chair’s Voter Intimidation Plans

PORTLAND–(ENEWSPF)–November 30, 2012. Following reports that Charles Webster, Chair of the Maine Republican Party, plans to use tactics that could harass and intimidate African-American voters, the ACLU of Maine and the Brennan Center for Justice today formally requested an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights division.

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On November 13, 2012, Mr. Webster announced plans to launch an “investigation” of newly registered African-American voters. Two days later, Webster apologized for the announcement, but…

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