HAVA needs to be allowed to work. And for that reason. a broad Coalition of civil rights and voting rights groups. and organizations representing State and local govemments. oppose this amendment. This Coalition letter makes clear that in their view. the sixmonth period prior to Federal midterm elections. as we are implementing HAVA. is not the time. nor is the immigration bill the vehicle. to attempt to make highly controversial changes to the way voters qualify for access to the ballot box. Specifically. the Coalition letter rejects this amendment because. and I quote: The amendment raises voter identification issues without deliberation. further complicates unrealistic implementation deadlines for the REAL ID Act. creates a mandate for an identification tool not yet available. and undermines the continuing efforts of the States to enfranchise every eligible May 24. 2006 CONGRE voter through the Help America Vote Act of
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