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12 Years Later: Battle to Restore Voting Rights Intensifies

6/27/2025

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On June 25, 2023, the U.S. reflected on 12 years since the Supreme Court's Shelby County v. Holder decision, a ruling that dismantled key protections of the Voting Rights Act. This pivotal moment has fueled voter suppression and racial discrimination, especially targeting Black voters. Advocates like Rep. Terri Sewell remain steadfast in their battle for restoring these essential voting rights.

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On June 25, 2023, the U.S. reflected on 12 years since the Supreme Court's Shelby County v. Holder decision, a ruling that dismantled key protections of the Voting Rights Act. This pivotal moment has fueled voter suppression and racial discrimination, especially targeting Black voters. Advocates like Rep. Terri Sewell remain steadfast in their battle for restoring these essential voting rights.