New Voter Suppression Laws Target Asian Americans

Governors and legislatures in Republican-led states imposed restrictions and criminal penalties on organizations assisting voters, disproportionately affecting Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
In Florida, a law threatened third-party groups with heavy fines for employing felons or non-citizens to register voters before being struck down by a judge.
Georgia, Texas, and other states created similar laws creating or increasing penalties for individuals and groups helping voters access the ballot.
The laws pose particular hardships for Asian Americans with limited English proficiency, of whom over 30% have difficulty voting in English.
Despite facing legal threats, voting rights advocates are working to reach and support Asian American voters through both in-person and online efforts.