Most of the black communities in Alabama are dispersed among the state’s six mainly White districts, diluting Black voting power.
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.
Court Strikes Down Restrictive Florida Voting Rules
In enacting certain election laws limiting registration outreach and the use of drop boxes, Florida violated the Voting Rights Act, court.
Supreme Court’s Assault On Voting Rights Hits A New Low
The ruling overturns Wisconsin’s redrawn election map, including a new county to explain the growth of the black population.
Black Leadership In The Voting Reform Movement
There are key African American figures behind the voting rights movement working to ensure that voting rights are reality for all citizens.
Texas Redistricting Broke Voting Rights Laws
The ongoing federal challenge to Texas’s redistricting has made stunning revelations including possible federal law violations.
House passes voting rights package, setting up Senate filibuster showdown
Thursday, the House passed voting rights legislation in a way that it is expected to spark a fight in the Senate over topic and filibuster.
Sen. Manchin’s Plan Would Help Stop Gerrymandering
New district maps drawn by independent commissions would be most likely to pass Manchin’s test, the Freedom to Vote Act (FTVA).
Schumer Vows Senate Rules Change If Voting Bill Is Blocked
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. has vowed to change Senate rules if the GOP once more blocks the voting rights bill.
2 Voting Rights Specialists Appointed to Appeals Courts
President Biden has appointed specialists in voting rights to two U.S. appellate courts. Myrna Perez was approved by the Senate in October.
Religious Leaders Pressure Biden To Pass Voting Law
President Biden is facing more pressure from Religious leaders to shepherd the passage of voting rights legislation through the Senate.