The ruling, which is almost certain to be appealed to the Supreme Court, would effectively bar private citizens and civil rights groups from suing under a key provision of the landmark law.
The Voting Rights Act is a bunch of measures designed to protect peoples’ right to vote; it was written in the civil rights era to ensure that African-Americans wouldn’t be blocked from voting. A bunch of Republican appointees are trying to change the rules so that they can again engage in discriminatory acts designed to prevent minorities from voting and to prevent their votes from mattering.
We’ve got fairly limited options: federal judgeships in the US are appointments for life, and Republicans control the Supreme Court.
Doing everything possible (not just voting, but actively campaigning and donating to campaigns) to keep Democratic control over the Senate and presidency will eventually change things. Dedicate the most resources to close seats.
The Voting Rights Act is a bunch of measures designed to protect peoples’ right to vote; it was written in the civil rights era to ensure that African-Americans wouldn’t be blocked from voting. A bunch of Republican appointees are trying to change the rules so that they can again engage in discriminatory acts designed to prevent minorities from voting and to prevent their votes from mattering.
How do we stop it?
We’ve got fairly limited options: federal judgeships in the US are appointments for life, and Republicans control the Supreme Court.
Doing everything possible (not just voting, but actively campaigning and donating to campaigns) to keep Democratic control over the Senate and presidency will eventually change things. Dedicate the most resources to close seats.