Bennett County agrees to open satellite office for Native Americans after voting rights probe

Bennett County in South Dakota has agreed to open a satellite office to resolve claims that it violated the voting rights of Native Americans.

The U.S. Justice Department announced the agreement Monday and said it was prompted by claims that the county failed to make its registration and early voting opportunities equally open to Native American voters.

Under the terms of the agreement, Bennett County will operate a satellite office in Allen. It will provide in-person registration and absentee voting services during regular business hours for the full state-mandated 46-day absentee voting period prior to federal, state and county elections.

The Justice Department said equal registration and early voting opportunities are required by the federal Voting Rights Act.




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