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Voting Rights Act (VRA)

One Year After Shelby Decision, The Fight Continues to Protect Equal Access to the Vote (Blog)

Access to the vote is not about politics; it's about justice and equality. The Voting Rights Amendment Act (VRAA) is the remedy that will help ensure equal access to the vote for all eligible Americans.

Calling on Congress to Move Voting Rights Forward (Blog)

I joined members of Congress and leading civil rights leaders at a press conference to call on Congress to move the Voting Rights Amendment Act (VRAA) forward. 

Voting Rights Coalition Urges Action on Voting Rights Amendment Act (Blog)

This morning, I joined with other voting rights leaders at a press conference to urge Congress to begin moving the bipartisan Voting Rights Amendment Act by holding a hearing in the House Judiciary Committee.

League Continues to Push to Restore the Voting Rights Act (Legal Document)

The League continues efforts to restore the Voting Rights Act with a letter to the House of Representatives.

Victory in Wisconsin on Voter ID May Have Broader Implications (Blog)

Challenging a law on its face is always a very difficult thing to do. But as we have seen over the years since voter ID laws have been applied, these laws discriminate.

The Selma March and Voting Rights Today (Blog)

As we honor the anniversary of the Selma-to-Montgomery March for voting rights, we urge Congress to pass legislation that will continue to ensure equal voting rights for all Americans.

Follow Last Night’s State of the Union Action! (Blog)

Check out our Storify to follow how the President's State of the Union address touched on the League's issues!

State of the Union Address Touches on All of League’s Priority Issues (Blog)

In last night’s annual State of the Union (SOTU) address, President Obama laid out his priorities for the coming year. Here’s the rundown of what he said on our issues and how it aligns with League positions.

Why "We're Not About to Turn Around": Honoring Martin Luther King's Fight for Voting Rights (Blog)

"As we honor Dr. Martin Luther King today, we are in urgent need of legislative fixes to realize his vision that every American is treated fairly at the ballot box," writes LWVUS President Elisabeth MacNamara for the Huffington Post.

Introduction of Voting Rights Amendment Act in House Meaningful Step (Press Release)

The Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2014 protects the rights of all voters from discrimination and repairs the damage to the Voting Rights Act of 1965 inflicted by the U.S. Supreme Court.