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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

by DC Editors - April 5, 2022

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.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Voting Rights Act

Supreme Court’s Assault On Voting Rights Hits A New Low

by DC Editors - April 5, 2022

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.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Voting Rights Act

Black Leadership In The Voting Reform Movement

by DC Editors - February 28, 2022

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.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: African-Americans and Democracy, Voting Rights Act

Texas Redistricting Broke Voting Rights Laws

by DC Editors - January 30, 2022

Texas Redistricting Broke Voting Rights Laws

The ongoing federal challenge to Texas’s redistricting has made stunning revelations including possible federal law violations.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Redistricting, Voting Rights Act

House passes voting rights package, setting up Senate filibuster showdown

by DC Editors - January 17, 2022

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.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Voter Access, Voting Rights Act

Sen. Manchin’s Plan Would Help Stop Gerrymandering

by DC Editors - January 12, 2022

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).

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Redistricting, Voting Rights Act

Schumer Vows Senate Rules Change If Voting Bill Is Blocked

by DC Editors - January 5, 2022

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.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Democrats, Voter Access, Voting Rights Act

2 Voting Rights Specialists Appointed to Appeals Courts

by DC Editors - December 29, 2021

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.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Voter Access, Voting Rights Act

Religious Leaders Pressure Biden To Pass Voting Law

by DC Editors - December 29, 2021

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.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Religion and Democracy, Voting Rights Act

Only A New Voting Rights Act Can Preserve Our Democracy

by DC Editors - December 25, 2021

We are in a new chapter in which African Americans’ civil rights are being threatened, and only a new voting rights act can save democracy.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: African-American Voting Rights, Minority Voting Rights, Voter Access, Voting Rights Act

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