Author(s): Black Youth Project
Jon C. Rogowski
Cathy J. Cohen
Published: September 10th, 2012
Report Intro/Brief:
“The new analysis finds that young people of color possess photo IDs at lower rates than whites. Therefore, they will be disproportionately demobilized by the recent spate of photo ID laws.
Our estimates indicate that turnout amongst youth of color will be reduced significantly in states where such laws have been passed, and the consequences will be of particular importance in battleground states like Florida and Pennsylvania.
Extensive voter mobilization and education efforts will be crucial to ensure high levels of turnout amongst young people in November.”
-Black Youth Project
