Voting Rights Act enforcement increases turnout
Inequities continue to shape U.S. elections, with disparities in voter participation persisting over time. As noted...
60 years later, the Voting Rights Act’s legacy and uncertain future
“The Voting Rights Act of 1965 made it possible for people to access the simplest tool...
Black voters join the DOJ’s lawsuit against the Houston County elections board
Two Black voters have joined the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) lawsuit against the elections chair of...
Florida’s new election law hit with third legal challenge
A coalition of civil rights organizations has filed a federal lawsuit against Florida's newly enacted elections...
Judge rules in favor of NAACP in Wicomico County voting districts case
The United States District Court for the District of Maryland has issued a ruling in a...
Alabama’s racial turnout gap hit a 16-year high in 2024
In Alabama's 2024 elections, the gap between white and Black voter turnout widened to its highest...
‘John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act’ reintroduced in HOR
Representative Terri Sewell (D-AL) reintroduced the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act in the U.S....
Mississippi Senate passes new redistricting plan
The Mississippi Senate has approved a new redistricting plan, setting the stage for changes to the...
Lawsuit challenges Fayette County Commission map over alleged racial discrimination
The Legal Defense Fund (LDF) and Donati Law, PLLC filed a lawsuit Thursday, on behalf of...
Witness challenges Black Belt, Mobile ‘community of interest’ in Alabama redistricting case
A witness for the Alabama attorney general’s office testified that while historical racism may contribute to...
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