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It’s been 60 years since the Voting Rights Act was signed. Will it make it to 61?
ANXIOUS ANNIVERSARY — The Voting Rights Act was signed into law 60 years ago this week. What the law will look like when it ...
The Voting Rights Act is 60. It’s on ‘life support.’ What happens next?
A major case now before the U.S. Supreme Court has some fearing that this year's anniversary of the Voting Rights Act may be ...
What to know about the Voting Rights Act and the Supreme Court cases that may unravel it
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 ended the discriminatory practices against Black voters that were prevalent in many states. The law is under threat.
Sen. Alex Padilla introduces bills to expand voting rights access
Padilla, a California Democrat, also introduced the Expanding the Voluntary Opportunities of Translations in Elections, or ...
DOJ highlights push to go after 'illegal race-based gerrymandering' on Voting Rights Act anniversary
The Trump DOJ is taking aim at illegal race-based gerrymandering and voter roll issues, Civil Rights Division chief Harmeet ...
Rev. Sharpton on the continued fight, 60 years after Voting Rights Act
On the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, MSNBC's Rev. Al Sharpton reflects on the continued fight for ...
Maryland voting rights groups welcome new Baltimore elections director
Maryland voting rights advocacy groups are optimistic about the change to the Baltimore City Board of Elections leadership ...
'Voting rights gave you power:' The Voting Rights Act turns 60. Will its promise endure?
Civil rights activists fought for the Voting Rights Acts 60 years ago. Some worry the law's protections are now at risk.