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American Airlines on Thursday criticized the restrictive voting rights bill that passed in the Texas state Senate, saying the legislation would "limit voting access."
"Earlier this morning, the Texas state Senate passed legislation with provisions that limit voting access. To make American's stance clear: We are strongly opposed to this bill and others like it," the airline, which is based in Fort Worth, Texas, wrote in a statement on Thursday.
"Any legislation dealing with how elections are conducted must ensure ballot integrity and security while making it easier to vote, not harder. At American, we believe we should break down barriers to diversity, equity and inclusion in our society - not create them," the statement added.
Southwest Airlines, which is also based in Texas, would not express if it was against the legislation, but did say, according to Reuters, "We believe every voter should have a fair opportunity to let their voice be heard. This right is essential to our nation's success."
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