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Supreme Court hollows out a landmark law that had protected minority voting rights for 6 decades

The Voting Rights Act over its six decades became one of the most consequential laws in the nation’s history, preventing discrimination against minorities at the ballot box and helping to elect thousands of Black and Hispanic representatives at all levels of government.

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Andrew Young says the Supreme Court will ‘go to hell’ for weakening the Voting Rights Act

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US Supreme Court under Roberts takes 'wrecking ball' to Voting Rights Act

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Supreme Court weakens Voting Rights Act, Talarico reacts

State Rep. James Talarico is blasting the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to weaken the landmark Voting Rights Act.

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Weighing a response to voting ruling

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Supreme Court Hollows Out a Landmark Law That Had Protected Minority Voting Rights for 6 Decades

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The Black Caucus Is the 'Conscience of Congress.' Supreme Court Ruling Has It Bracing for a Big Hit

“The Supreme Court has opened the door to a coordinated attack on Black voters across the country,” Clarke said. “This is an outright power grab.”

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Supreme Court Ruling Will Reshape American Politics. the Only Question Is When

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US Supreme Court Guts Key Provision of Voting Rights Act

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How the Voting Rights Decision May Block the Rise of Young Black Leaders

Black Democrats in the South already face steep challenges when seeking political office. But the Supreme Court’s ruling could be felt for a generation.

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John Roberts’ effort to gut the Voting Rights Act is complete

The Supreme Court’s decision Wednesday rolling back protections for Black and Latino voters marks another dramatic turn in the long-fought effort by conservative justices to reverse measures vital to overcoming America’s legacy of race discrimination.

Illinois lawmakers punt remap amendment after SCOTUS Voting Rights Act ruling

Illinois lawmakers are not planning to pursue a constitutional amendment on redistricting after a key U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Wednesday.

How the Voting Rights Act Bolstered Black Representation in the House

The passage of the landmark law in 1965 helped increase Black representation, especially in the South, according to a Times analysis.

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Louisiana governor suspends primary after voting rights ruling

Louisiana is trying to pass new congressional maps before the November election after the Supreme Court threw out the existing map.