南卡罗来纳州提出了第三方选民登记的收费和严格时限,对潜在的压制提出了批评。
South Carolina proposes fees and strict timelines for third-party voter registration, drawing criticism over potential suppression.
南卡罗来纳州立法者正在考虑一项法案,要求第三方组织支付100美元的费用,并在举行选民登记活动之前向国家选举委员会登记,对不遵守规定者处以最高500美元的罚款。
South Carolina lawmakers are considering a bill that would require third-party organizations to pay a $100 fee and register with the State Election Commission before holding voter registration events, with fines up to $500 for non-compliance.
该法案还规定,登记申请须在10天内提交,因延误需罚款1 000美元。
The bill also mandates turning in registration applications within 10 days, facing a $1,000 fine for delays.
批评者担心这些措施会阻碍较小的组织参加选民登记,从而可能减少社区参与选举。
Critics fear these measures could discourage smaller organizations from participating in voter registration, potentially reducing community involvement in elections.