In the aftermath of the El Paso shooting, it has become more important than ever to understand the full scope of far-right terrorism in the United States. The Justice Department’s policies — and its official indifference — regarding far-right violence undermine our nation’s security by discounting the safety concerns of victimized American communities. Brennan Center expert and former FBI agent Michael German, who spent years undercover with white supremacist groups, outlines critical steps the government can take to better protect our most vulnerable communities from this domestic terrorist threat.

A new Brennan Center analysis finds that at least 17 million voters were purged nationwide between 2016 and 2018. The data also reveals that jurisdictions with a history of racial discrimination purged voters at a median rate that was 40 percent higher than others. Before the Supreme Court’s 2013 ruling in Shelby County v. Holder, these jurisdictions would have had to submit proposed changes to the Justice Department or a federal court to ensure they did not discriminate against protected minority groups.

Ten solutions from the Brennan Center for Justice that would make our elections fairer and freer, transform our criminal justice system to end mass incarceration, and make our institutions of governance more responsive to the people.

At a time when there are deepening threats to American values and government — brazen voter suppression, gerrymandering and threats to election security — your support to defend our democracy matters even more.

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