Brennan Center for Justice reported new projections of high risk of racial discrimination in 2021-2022 redistricting cycle in South.
Minority Voting Rights articles on Democracy Chronicles
Equal minority voting rights still face significant obstacles including in registering to vote and casting ballots. Attempts to manipulate the law in new ways that will disadvantage minority communities continue nationwide. Also see our sections on American democracy and our articles on the Voter Access, African-American Voting Rights, Latino Voting Rights or Native American Voting.
How to safeguard upcoming elections
Attempts to roll back voting rights persist in the US. These subversive efforts have continued after the 2020 presidential election.
Florida Counties Required to Provide Spanish-Language Ballots
A judge approved a settlement in which counties agreed to take steps to provide Spanish-language ballots and other materials to voters.
Trump Lies, Cruz Complicity, and Why Black Lives Matter in Texas
Carroll G. Robinson, law professor, attorney and Democratic activist, took time out from his hectic schedule to do an email interview.
Blind Massachusetts Voters Worry About Mail Voting Barriers
Use of the accessible mail-in system relies on a voter having access to a computer, printer and the internet in the first place.
Not A Lost Cause: A Black Queer Southerner’s Perspective on Southern Politics
Georgia flipped blue in the November 3 election to the surprise of many. However, there is little awareness of the role voter suppression might have played in keeping Georgia red in the past.
Trump Push To Invalidate Votes In Heavily Black Cities Alarms Civil Rights Groups
Trump attempts to overturn the vote in key states targeted disenfranchisement of black voters, raising civil rights concerns.
Elections 2020: a more inclusive process is needed
Attacks on minority voting rights is a major concern as November’s elections near. Collective action to ensure a more inclusive process is needed.
ID Laws and Stigma Are Keeping Some Trans Voters Away From the Polls
Voters are not to be discriminated against. However, ID laws and stigma are leading to just that effect, keeping some trans voters away from the polls.
30 years after the ADA, access to voting for people with disabilities is still an issue
Though a landmark legislation, the American with Disabilities Act has not offered the disabled their full rights as they still face discrimination.