John Lewis Voting Rights Act

The John Lewis Voting Rights Act, also known as the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, is proposed legislation introduced after the death of John Lewis.[1] The legislation would restore parts of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, many of which were struck down by the United States Supreme Court in 2013 by Shelby County v. Holder.[2] Particularly, it would bring back the Voting Rights Act of 1965's requirement that certain states pre-clear certain changes to their voting laws with the federal government.[3]

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References
  1. Vock, Daniel C.; August 31, Georgia Recorder (August 31, 2020). "Is revival ahead for voting rights legislation named for John Lewis?". Georgia Recorder. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  2. Leahy, Patrick. "John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act" (PDF). U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy of Vermont. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  3. Cava, Marco della (July 25, 2020). "Activists working in John Lewis' shadow warn about voter suppression ahead of November vote". USA TODAY. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
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