DOJ Considers Legal Action Against Wisconsin Towns Over Voting Machine

Thornapple and Lawrence face scrutiny for not providing electronic voting systems for disabled voters, potentially violating federal law.

The Department of Justice has warned Thornapple and Lawrence about the legal implications of not offering accessible voting machines.
Federal law mandates that voting systems must be accessible to individuals with disabilities, providing equal opportunity for privacy and independence.
Disability Rights Wisconsin has filed a complaint, urging the Wisconsin Elections Commission to enforce the use of accessible voting machines.
Town officials attribute the removal of electronic voting systems to skepticism about their security, influenced by claims of election fraud.
The DOJ suggests a consent decree to resolve the issue without litigation, but towns have yet to comply.