DOJ – Employee Stephanie Gyamfi not assigned to Miss. case
But Hosemann said in a statement before receiving the letter, “I do not believe an employee who makes such statements should review any voter identification application by the state of Mississippi, or, for that matter, any state subject to (the department’s approval).”
Herren wrote that Gyamfi is not currently assigned any responsibilities regarding the state and that “to address any possible concerns about objectivity and fairness,” she will not be assigned any Mississippi-related responsibilities in the near future.
Because of Mississippi’s past of racial discrimination, any changes to voting legislation must be approved by the department under The Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Clarion Ledger
5/9/12
