James T. Tucker: “Their testimony showed that first generation barriers to voting are not only alive and well, but they are in fact the…”

All of us suffer and our elected government has less legitimacy each time an American Indian or Alaska Native is prevented from registering to vote or being turned away at the polls.

Preserving the fundamental right to vote for all Americans is what brings us together in this hearing.

But today, Mr. Speaker, I rise for a different reason. I rise to pay tribute to a very special woman. A woman of substance, style, grace, and an inner beauty that would pale the brightest star. A committed leader in the struggle to enhance…

The problem that we experience with the natives in particular is that oftentimes the National Voter Registration Act may be complied with in form, but it is not being complied with in its spirit because language assistance is not being…