The Justice Department is putting eyes on Dallas County and Palo Pinto County this coming Election Day. U.S. Attorney Leigha Simonton has confirmed that the department will be keeping tabs to ensure that federal voting rights laws are being followed on Nov. 5. It’s part of an ongoing nationwide effort to safeguard the electoral process, a cornerstone of U.S. democracy.

As reported by the Justice Department, the Civil Rights Division will lead the monitoring team made up of department personnel. These monitors are ready to reach out to state and local election officials if they spot any issues during the course of the day. In a broader context, the division is responsible for enforcing a host of significant acts including the well-known Voting Rights Act, National Voter Registration Act, and Civil Rights Acts.

The department's actions extend beyond just oversight. Individuals who encounter or suspect potential violations of the voting rights laws will find an attentive ear at the Justice Department. On Election Day specifically, department personnel will be available to receive calls and complaints regarding possible infringements. The public can lodge these concerns through the department’s website or by ringing their toll-free number.

Furthermore, anyone with disabilities encountering barriers at the polls has been provided an avenue for assistance. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is enforced by the Civil Rights Division’s Disability Rights Section, and they're reachable via a toll-free hotline or through their ADA website, as outlined by the Justice Department. For immediate threats or disruptions at polling sites, local election officials and police are the first points of contact, with the department ready to step in thereafter.