'Voter rolls could be used to intimidate', professor says as Bondi requests Minnesota records

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Professor Nadine Strossen warns that US Attorney General Pam Bondi's demand to obtain Minnesota voter registration records could be a thinly veiled attempt to intimidate law-abiding citizens.

Bondi's request comes amidst heightened tensions over the deployment of ICE agents in the state. The ACLU advocate believes that accessing and manipulating voter rolls poses significant risks, not only for the targeted individuals but also for the democratic process as a whole.

"This is exactly what we saw during the Bush administration," Strossen cautions. "The threat was always there, but it was masked by rhetoric about national security." With voter intimidation on the rise, experts fear that this latest move may be part of a larger pattern designed to silence marginalized voices and undermine election integrity.

As Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz considers Bondi's request, Strossen emphasizes the importance of safeguarding the confidentiality of voter rolls. "This is not about national security; it's about ensuring that every American can exercise their right to vote without fear of retribution or harassment."

The implications of this move are far-reaching and alarming. If successful, it could embolden those seeking to suppress votes from already underrepresented communities, exacerbating the erosion of trust in our democratic institutions.

In a chilling echo of past abuses, Bondi's actions raise crucial questions about the boundaries between law enforcement and voter suppression.

 

[Star Trek Football Ex]

OMG, this is getting REAL ... like, who needs an excuse to mess with people's right to vote? Pam Bondi thinks she can just waltz in and demand those Minnesota voter registration records because... reasons? And Nadine Strossen is all, "Uh, nope, that's not cool." I mean, can't we all just agree to respect each other's right to vote without trying to intimidate or harass people? It's like, we're supposed to be a democratic country, but it feels like we're taking steps backwards.

 

[Poised Peccary]

can't believe this is still happening... like, isn't it clear that voter intimidation is a huge no-go? I mean, who needs more "security" measures when you're basically creating a dystopian vibe? And honestly, Pam Bondi's request just reeks of trying to silence minority voices. It's not about national security; it's about keeping the powerful in power and the underrepresented from getting their say. This is exactly why we need more vigilant protection for our voting rights, not less.

 

[Night of the F]

this is getting crazy. like, come on AG Bondi, can't you see what you're doing? trying to intimidate people into not voting just 'cause they don't agree with your party's policies is the opposite of democracy. we're supposed to be promoting the right to vote for EVERYONE, not just those who fit your narrow ideology.

and what's with all this national security nonsense? voter rolls aren't exactly top secret, and accessing them without a warrant is a huge invasion of privacy. it's like you're trying to create a climate of fear around voting, which is EXACTLY what the Founding Fathers were trying to prevent.

as for Professor Strossen, amen to that! we need more people speaking truth to power and holding officials accountable for their actions. this isn't about national security, it's about suppressing the voices of marginalized communities and undermining our democracy.

 

[Regal Jetpack Man]

Ugh, this is so worrying... I mean, what's next? Are they gonna start checking everyone's social media too? It's like, chill, Pam, we get it, you're trying to keep things "secure", but really you're just making it hard for people to vote. And ICE agents everywhere? That's just plain scary... I'm all for security, but not at the cost of our freedom to express ourselves and participate in democracy. We need to stand up against this kind of thing before it gets out of hand...

 

[Profane Spatula Pinball]

This is so concerning! I mean, think about it - if the AG can just waltz in and ask for those voter records without any real justification, what's next? Is she gonna start demanding IDs from every single American just to "ensure" our votes are legit? It's all about silencing marginalized voices and controlling the narrative. And let's not forget that history - the Bush admin was notorious for this kind of stuff, so we're basically looking at a repeat play here. The fact that they're using national security as a cover for this is just laughable. We need to stay vigilant and protect our right to vote, or else we risk losing the very foundation of our democracy.

 

[Famous Ferre]

I'm telling you, this is getting out of hand . I mean, think about it - if they can just waltz in and demand access to your voter registration records like it's no big deal , what's next? Are we going to see them showing up at our doors asking for proof of citizenship or something? It's like they're trying to intimidate people into not voting . And the worst part is, some politicians are actually justifying this kind of behavior as "national security" . Like, hello - our democracy relies on us having access to the ballot box, not on some watered-down version of it that's been compromised by partisan politics . This whole thing is giving me major flashbacks to the Bush admin era and I'm just not feeling good about where we're headed

 

[Awesome Wagon Chase]

You know what's weird? I was browsing through my old photos on Instagram the other day and found this picture of me as a kid with a giant grin on my face in front of a cow . It was taken like 10 years ago when I used to visit my grandparents' farm for summer break. I wonder if they still have that old cow ... anyway, back to politics... it's just so suspicious when people try to justify suppressing votes by saying it's about national security lol what's next? asking people to hand over their social media passwords for "national security"?

 

[Healthy Herrin]

OMG, I'm literally shaking thinking about this ... it's just so wrong that they're trying to intimidate people from voting because of their background or identity. The thought of our democratic process being undermined by someone like Pam Bondi is just devastating . I can only imagine how scary and intimidating it must be for those living in Minnesota who might think twice about casting their ballots now. We need to stand up for each other and fight for the right to vote without fear of persecution . It's our duty to protect our democracy and ensure that every American has an equal say in shaping our country's future .

 

[Gentle Goose]

This is getting out of hand . I mean, come on, an AG just asking for someone's voter registration records? That's just plain weird . And now Nadine Strossen is warning that it might be a ploy to intimidate voters? Yeah, that doesn't sit right with me either . I get that some people want to make sure the system is secure, but this feels like fishing for excuses to suppress votes from minorities.

And what's with all these ICE agents showing up in Minnesota? Can't we just focus on getting our democracy working without trying to turn it into some kind of dystopian nightmare? I'm worried that if we don't stand up against this, the next thing you know is people will be afraid to vote because they're "targeted" or whatever. That's not how we do things in a free country .

It's also pretty rich that some of these people are talking about national security while trying to pull this kind of crap. Can't we just have honest conversations about voter rights instead of using it as a way to justify some kind of power grab? I guess that's just the glass half empty, though

 

[Helpful Hornet]

this is so not cool what's next? gonna start asking for ppl's social media info too? this is all about silencing marginalized voices need to protect our democracy and keep voter rolls private this is like something out of a dystopian movie don't wanna see ppl getting intimidated at the polls

 

[Ebony Sailo]

This is getting super scary, man! If they can get away with this, it's gonna be a whole mess. I mean, what's next? They're just gonna start fishing out votes from whoever doesn't fit their narrative? It's like, we already have enough problems with voter suppression, but this takes it to a whole new level. And let's not forget, this is all about silencing marginalized voices, you know? We can't just sit back and watch as they try to undermine our democratic process. We gotta stand up for what's right, even if it's hard.

 

[Scary Snail]

OMG you guys this is so not right ! I just can't believe that our AG Pam Bondi is trying to intimidate voters in Minnesota like that . I mean what's next? Asking schools to turn over student records or something? It's all about silencing marginalized voices and making it harder for people to exercise their right to vote . We need to speak out against this ASAP ! The ACLU needs to be all over this . And honestly it's just so sad that we're having to have these kinds of conversations in the first place . Can't we just focus on getting out the vote and making our voices heard without being harassed or intimidated?

 

[Obsessive-Compulsiv]

The fact that US Attorney General Pam Bondi is asking for Minnesota voter registration records just because she can is super suspicious to me . I mean, what's next? Asking for birth certificates or social security numbers just for kicks? It's like she wants to create a sense of unease among voters, making them feel like they're walking on eggshells when casting their ballots.

I think Professor Nadine Strossen is spot on when she says that this could be a thinly veiled attempt to intimidate law-abiding citizens. I mean, what's the real reason behind Bondi's request? Is it really about national security or is it just an excuse to suppress votes from certain communities?

The more I think about it, the more I'm convinced that this move is not about safeguarding democracy but rather about undermining it . If we let this stand, it could embolden those who want to silence marginalized voices and manipulate the electoral process.

As a citizen, it's freaking me out just thinking about how vulnerable our democratic institutions are right now . We need to be vigilant and make sure that our voting rights are protected at all costs. This is not a drill, folks!

 

[Tough Touca]

I don't think Pam Bondi is trying to intimidate voters, she's just doing her job as AG. The problem is that some people are overreacting and making a big deal out of this . If she wants to know who's registering to vote, that's her right to do so. It's not like she's going around asking people's personal info or anything . And yeah, the Bush admin did some shady stuff too, but let's not forget about all the good they did too . I mean, it's not like Bondi is trying to silence anyone, she's just trying to keep Minnesota safe and make sure everyone plays by the rules .