New laws in several Republican-led states, including Florida, Georgia, and Texas, are being criticized for targeting Asian American and Asian immigrant communities and impeding access to the ballot. The laws impose criminal penalties and fines on individuals and groups that assist voters, which has caused fear and confusion among groups that provide translators and voter registration help. Voting Rights Advocates argue that the laws are a form of voter suppression and specifically target limited English proficiency voters, including Asian Americans. The laws are facing legal challenges, but in the meantime, voting rights advocates are adapting their strategies to the changing environment.

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