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America Votes brings together organizations to advance progressive policies, win elections, and protect every American’s right to vote.
Jun 25, 2018 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
Five years ago today, the power of the Voting Rights Act was stripped in Shelby v. Holder, a case that no longer required states be held accountable when enacting changes to their voting rights laws. (1/6) vox.com/cards/voting-r… This decision opened the door for discriminatory voting legislation, specifically laws that disproportionately affect voters of color.

@BrennanCenter documented 16 states where legislation has been passed to create more barriers to the ballot box since the Shelby decision. (2/6)