This looks like discrimination. But you are not alone: we’re here to help.

We are sorry that you had to go through this. Remember: you are not to blame for what happened and have the right to feel safe and vote. We advise you to share this incident with people you trust. It can be your family members, friends, or loved ones. How you can protect your rights: File a complaint to local voting officials, and contact the nearest United States Attorney’s Office;Write to the Voting Section of the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice and file a Charge of Discrimination with the U.S. Department of Justice. We urge you to contact a competent lawyer to protect your rights.