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The DNC released the following statement on the decision by the Third Circuit Court of Appeals to uphold the District Court’s decision to affirm the extension of the consent decree against the Republican National Committee. As the court described it, the decree has as its central purpose “preventing the intimidation and suppression of minority voters” by the Republican Party.

This morning on a conference call, DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz announced a new Democratic effort to protect every eligible citizen’s right to vote. The effort includes a new website, protectingthevote.org, and a new report.

"Forty years ago, the 26th Amendment to the United States Constitution took effect, lowering the universal voting age in America from 21 years to 18 years. Millions of young Americans were extended the right to vote, empowering more young people than ever before to help shape our country."

While Republican governors and legislatures across the country attempt to hinder young people from voting, the Democratic Party will continue fighting to expand the electorate and make sure young voters are able to exercise their Constitutional right to vote.

"The right to vote is the foundation of our democracy. Any attempt to infringe upon that right or impede Americans’ ability to choose their own leaders is an unconscionable attack on the democratic values that set our nation apart. I applaud Governor Lynch and all the Democratic governors across this country who have taken a stand to defend Americans’ right to vote by vetoing Republican photo-ID legislation and similar bills."