The 1965 Voting Rights Act was one of the most important pieces of legislation in American history. The Supreme Court’s conservative majority has been dismantling it, piece by piece, writes the editorial board. nyti.ms/3jBk4Jw
The latest blow came today, when all six conservative justices voted to uphold two Arizona voting laws despite lower federal courts finding clear evidence that the laws make voting harder for voters of color — whether Black, Latino or Native American. nyti.ms/3jBk4Jw 
The conservative justices on the Supreme Court dismissed the challenge to Arizona's voting laws because, they said, only a small number of people were affected. nyti.ms/3jBk4Jw
As Justice Elena Kagan pointed out in a dissent longer than the ruling itself, small numbers can make a big difference. nyti.ms/3jBk4Jw
The current conservative majority on the Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Roberts, shows no interest in protecting Americans’ fundamental constitutional right to vote.
The ball is in Congress’s court, and time is fast running out. nyti.ms/3jBk4Jw
The ball is in Congress’s court, and time is fast running out. nyti.ms/3jBk4Jw
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