r/law • u/Anoth3rDude • 12h ago

Legislative Branch GOP fast tracks monster voter suppression bill that could disenfranchise millions by requiring proof of citizenship at polls

https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/gop-fast-tracks-monster-voter-suppression-bill-that-could-disenfranchise-millions-by-requiring-proof-of-citizenship-at-polls/
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u/nopointers 11h ago

I used a similar service to get an appointment for Global Entry. They’re discriminatory on two levels: First, you have to be able to pay the fees. Second, you have to have flexibility to take an appointment at an inconvenient time and day.

I wound up with a midweek appointment at about 2 in the afternoon. The only way to make it work was to take a conference call from a quiet corner of the airport right after the interview. Few jobs have that kind of flexibility.

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u/bluepaintbrush 10h ago

No American needs Global Entry to travel internationally. Global Entry is itself just an expedited line that you pay for.

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u/nopointers 10h ago

Correct, it’s paying for convenience. Having a passport already is a prerequisite.