Voting Rights Under Threat
The Supreme Court is set to hear a case that could significantly impact the 1965 Voting Rights Act, a crucial piece of legislation for American multi-racial democracy.
The current Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice John Roberts, has been eroding civil rights laws and policies for 20 years. The case in question could deal a fatal blow to the Voting Rights Act, specifically Section 2, which ensures people of color have an equal opportunity to elect representatives of their choice.
The goal of the legislation was to end the Jim Crow system in which Black people were shut out of the political process, particularly in the former confederate states.
The Republican wing is poised to dismantle this seminal protection for minority voters, potentially undermining the progress made towards racial harmony and equality.
Author's summary: Voting rights are at risk due to a Supreme Court case.