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Voting Rights Act Weakening Anniversary

On the 61st anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, civil rights advocates and activists highlighted how Supreme Court rulings, particularly those ending federal preclearance requirements, have significantly weakened the landmark law's protections. The articles examine the resulting concerns about voting discrimination against Black and Latino communities and discuss community-based approaches to protecting voting rights.

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