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The Voter Intimidation Guide discusses the laws prohibiting voter intimidation, threats and coercion, as well as voter interference, in the electoral process and advises how to report such violations.
Also known asVIG · Voter Intimidation Guide · Voter Intimidation and Interference Guide · Guide to Voter Intimidation Laws
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— U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Voting SectionView source
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The Voter Intimidation Guide discusses the laws prohibiting voter intimidation, threats and coercion, as well as voter interference, in the electoral process and advises how to report such violations.
U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Voting Section · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Voter Intimidation Guide. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/voter-intimidation-guide
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U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Voting Section
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