Law’s Atiba Ellis offers warnings for state and federal proposals to tighten voting laws

Voter regulations multiply in Ohio—prompting debate over restrictions

The LandAtiba Ellis, the Laura B. Chisholm Distinguished Research Scholar and professor of law, warned that Ohio’s and federal proposals to tighten voting laws are based on myths and would block more valid voters than fraudulent ones. He calls the measures dangerous for democracy, joining critics who say they’re unnecessary, discriminatory, and aimed at voter suppression.