We may well see the elimination of the 11 Black-majority districts — all Democratic — in GOP-controlled Southern states.
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The Supreme Court Asks Why It Shouldn’t Gut the Voting Rights Act Read Post »
The gerrymander would benefit the GOP and dilute Black and Brown voters’ power. The House may now decide its fate.
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Texas Senate Passes Map After 2 Democrats Fail to Join House Member Walkout Read Post »
The court’s choice to punt a key redistricting case signals trouble for the future of the Voting Rights Act.
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The Supreme Court Delayed a Ruling That Could Shape Voting Rights Across the US Read Post »
“Colorado is paving a different path by acting on its own to strengthen our right to vote,” said one advocate.
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New Colorado Law Enhances Protections Against Voter Discrimination Read Post »
Bills have been introduced in Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maryland and New Jersey this session.
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Democrats Push State-Level Voting Rights Act Protections Read Post »
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