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U.S. DOJ may sue, alleges lack of voting equipment for people with disabilities in two Wisconsin towns

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DOJ may sue, alleges lack of voting equipment for people with disabilities in two Wisconsin towns.

U.S. Department of Justice says lack of accessible voting equipment violated Help America Vote Act of 2002 .

DOJ: We hope to resolve this matter amicably and to avoid protracted litigation.

Town of Thornapple voted to eliminate electronic voting machines; town officials did not specify what equipment was dispensed with.