Chioma Chukwu-Smith

Chioma Chukwu-Smith

Chioma Chukwu-Smith is a Nigerian-American filmmaker and director best known for her 2019 film "Clemency," which won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. She became the first Black woman to win the award. Chukwu-Smith's work focuses on social justice themes, particularly the criminal justice system and capital punishment in America.

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Chioma Chukwu-Smith“The presence of law enforcement or military personnel at polling places risks chilling voter participation and undermining public confidence in the integrity of our elections —– perhaps that is what President Trump is counting on.”Oct 22, 2025

Controversy:Will Any Branch of the U.S. Armed Forces or Department of Homeland Security be Assigned on-the-Ground Election Security Duties for the 2026 U.S. Midterm Elections?

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