The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is asking a Pennsylvania judge to order Luzerne County officials to reinstate drop boxes for mail-in ballots, according to court documents filed on Oct. 1.
Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo in September ordered the removal of the four drop boxes the county has been using in recent elections. She said she visited the drop box sites and determined the county could not keep them secure.
“While I recognize that drop boxes can provide alternative means for voters to cast their ballots, I must prioritize the safety and security of our community in the current political climate,” she said….