For more than a decade, states around the country have steadily chipped away at one of the biggest roadblocks to voting in the United States.
Voting Rights Act articles on Democracy Chronicles
The Voting Rights Act was a landmark piece of national legislation in the United States that prohibits discrimination in voting. It was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson. Also see our section on American democracy as well as our articles on African-American voting rights, Voter Access, and Racism.
Supreme Court May Mull New Change To The Voting Rights Act
If those seeking a narrowing of the VRA are successful, it would significantly diminish the use of the law to challenge ballot regulations.
Georgia’s Racial Turnout Gap Grew In 2022
Despite high voter turnout in last month’s election, the racial turnout gap was larger than any point in the past decade.
Supreme Court Wrestles with Major Alabama Voting Rights Fight
Before the Supreme Court is a legal battle over an Alabama voting rights bill that could further undermine federal voting rights law.
Study Finds Expanding Voting Rights Can Reduce Violence
As showcased by the impact of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the extension of voting rights can reduce political violence, study.
What Nine Years Without The Voting Rights Act Looks Like
The Voting Rights Act showcases the political challenges America has faced historically but there are opportunities for a better future.
Enforcing The Political Constitution
The right to vote is constitutional and political, so congruence and proportionality shouldn’t apply to federal voting rights legislation.
New York On Brink Of Major Voting Rights Act
New York state senators are expected to give final approval to a dramatic change of election laws aimed at increasing voter turnout.
Voting Groups Sue Over Florida Congressional Map
Friday, voting rights groups sued Florida, alleging its new congressional maps will reduce Black representation while benefiting the GOP.
How Bad Could Things Get for the Voting Rights Act?
Over the last decade, the Supreme Court has significantly harmed the Voting Rights Act’s effectiveness, and things could get worse.