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Protections of the Voting Rights Act are under threat as the law marks its 60th anniversary

WASHINGTON (AP) — Wednesday is the 60th anniversary of the day President Lyndon Johnson made his way to the U.S. Capitol and, ...
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60 years after Voting Rights Act, advocates celebrate gains, acknowledge work to be done

Provisions in the Voting Rights Act were set to expire initially after five years but were later renewed a total of five ...

Supreme Court May Gut Key Voting Rights Protections. Experts Warn Black Electoral Power Is On The Line

Experts warn that the Supreme Court could be poised to deliver a ruling that will functionally dismantle the Voting Rights ...
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The Voting Rights Act is turning 60. Civil rights marchers recall a hard-won struggle

Wednesday marks the 60th anniversary of the landmark legislation becoming law. Those at the epicenter of the fight for voting ...

Jamelle Bouie: The Voting Rights Act is quite likely dead. However

While the Voting Rights Act may be heading to its demise as a functional piece of legislation, it can still stand as a symbol ...