Justice Department Alleges Alaska Violates Voting Rights for Disabled Citizens

Federal findings accuse the state of failing to provide accessible voting options and information for individuals with disabilities.

Alaska allegedly violated the ADA by selecting inaccessible polling places and failing to offer functional accessible voting machines.
The state's election website reportedly lacks necessary accessibility features for disabled voters.
The DOJ's investigation followed complaints from Alaskan voters with disabilities about voting barriers.
Federal statements of interest were also filed in Ohio and Alabama to support uniform voting law interpretations.
The ADA Voting Initiative aims to protect the voting rights of disabled individuals nationwide.