This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Memo on voting fraud surfaces amid election day registration talks
Deputy Attorney General Peter F. Flaherty moved to share a Justice Department memo with Senate and House committees after initially withholding it. The six page document warned the Carter administration bill could invite fraud by allowing election day registration, while Flaherty weighed executive privilege before releasing it. The bill would apply to federal elections and offer states incentives to expand registration options. The memo’s disclosure followed questions over executive privilege and timing as Griffin pressed for access to the department’s research. The administration argued the memo reflected internal views, not formal policy, and noted several states already permit same day registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Atty
Peter F. Flaherty
Congress
Justice Department
Senate Rules Committee
Carter
Flaherty
Mark Sheehan
Department Public Information
Senate Committee
House
Sheehan
Senate
Flaherty Tealfied
Griffin B
Criminal Division
Robert P. Griffin
R-Mich
Griffin
Flaberty Ee
Esparee
Craig Dt
Consanto
Executive Branch
Bell
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Maine
Oregon
North Dakota
Ady