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Appeals Court Further Narrows Voting Rights Act's Scope

A federal appeals court narrowed the Voting Rights Act, ruling that separate minority groups cannot combine to claim diluted voting power.

Conservative Group Wins Legal Victory Over 2020 Voting Challenges in Georgia

A federal judge ruled that True the Vote's efforts to challenge voter eligibility in Georgia did not violate the Voting Rights Act.
The decision will likely encourage conservative activists searching for voter fraud during the 2024 presidential election.

Roberts's Rule of Disorder in Voting Rights Law

The Supreme Court's Shelby County v. Holder case significantly undermined the Voting Rights Act's enforcement mechanisms, reshaping American democracy.

Court Rules Galveston Minority Voting Coalitions Not Protected Under VRA

The 2021 redistricting map, previously considered racial gerrymandering, was ruled not to be in violation of the Voting Rights Act.

There's a New Lewis Powell Memo, and It's Wildly Racist

An influential Supreme Court Justice used racist language in behind-the-scenes communications to drive a decision against equitable Black representation in City of Mobile v. Bolden.

Supreme Court upholds Louisiana redistricting plan

The U.S. Supreme Court upholds Louisiana's second majority-Black district for 2024 but allows future challenges.

Appeals Court Further Narrows Voting Rights Act's Scope

A federal appeals court narrowed the Voting Rights Act, ruling that separate minority groups cannot combine to claim diluted voting power.

Conservative Group Wins Legal Victory Over 2020 Voting Challenges in Georgia

A federal judge ruled that True the Vote's efforts to challenge voter eligibility in Georgia did not violate the Voting Rights Act.
The decision will likely encourage conservative activists searching for voter fraud during the 2024 presidential election.

Roberts's Rule of Disorder in Voting Rights Law

The Supreme Court's Shelby County v. Holder case significantly undermined the Voting Rights Act's enforcement mechanisms, reshaping American democracy.

Court Rules Galveston Minority Voting Coalitions Not Protected Under VRA

The 2021 redistricting map, previously considered racial gerrymandering, was ruled not to be in violation of the Voting Rights Act.

There's a New Lewis Powell Memo, and It's Wildly Racist

An influential Supreme Court Justice used racist language in behind-the-scenes communications to drive a decision against equitable Black representation in City of Mobile v. Bolden.

Supreme Court upholds Louisiana redistricting plan

The U.S. Supreme Court upholds Louisiana's second majority-Black district for 2024 but allows future challenges.
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Video: The Latest Challenge to the Voting Rights Act

A recent court ruling in Arkansas could weaken the Voting Rights Act and make it harder to challenge racially discriminatory voting practices.
The ruling by the 8th Circuit appeals court would effectively bar private citizens and civil rights groups from suing under section 2 of the law.

Video: The Latest Challenge to the Voting Rights Act

A recent court ruling in Arkansas could weaken the Voting Rights Act and make it harder to challenge racially discriminatory voting practices.
The ruling by the 8th Circuit appeals court would effectively bar private citizens and civil rights groups from suing under section 2 of the law.

Video: The Latest Challenge to the Voting Rights Act

A recent court ruling in Arkansas could weaken the Voting Rights Act and make it harder to challenge racially discriminatory voting practices.
The ruling by the 8th Circuit appeals court would effectively bar private citizens and civil rights groups from suing under section 2 of the law.
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Federal Court Moves to Drastically Weaken Voting Rights Act

A federal appeals court ruling weakens the Voting Rights Act by barring private citizens and civil rights groups from filing lawsuits under Section 2.
The ruling is almost certain to be appealed to the Supreme Court where the conservative majority has previously weakened the Voting Rights Act.
If the ruling stands, it would remove a crucial aspect of the Voting Rights Act, as most challenges to discriminatory laws are brought by private citizens and civil rights groups.

Federal Court Moves to Drastically Weaken Voting Rights Act

A federal appeals court ruling weakens the Voting Rights Act by barring private citizens and civil rights groups from filing lawsuits under Section 2.
The ruling is almost certain to be appealed to the Supreme Court where the conservative majority has previously weakened the Voting Rights Act.
If the ruling stands, it would remove a crucial aspect of the Voting Rights Act, as most challenges to discriminatory laws are brought by private citizens and civil rights groups.

The Supreme Court May Be Poised to Kill the Voting Rights Act Once and for All

The right wing has targeted the Voting Rights Act since it was enacted in 1965.
A panel of the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that only the DOJ can file lawsuits to enforce voting rights under the Voting Rights Act.

An appeals court has struck down a key path for enforcing the Voting Rights Act

A federal appeals court has struck down a key path for enforcing the Voting Rights Act, potentially limiting its protections for people of color.
The dispute centers around who is allowed to sue to enforce Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, with the lower court ruling that only the U.S. attorney general can bring such lawsuits.
This ruling may set up a Supreme Court fight and could further limit the reach of the Voting Rights Act's protections for people of color.

Federal panel weakens Voting Rights Act, queuing up likely SCOTUS showdown

A federal appeals panel has invalidated the use of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act by private citizens and civil rights groups to address allegations of discrimination in voting practices.
The panel ruled that only the federal government can file lawsuits in these cases.
The decision is likely to be appealed to the Supreme Court.

Clarence Thomas Just Made Another Mess for His Colleagues to Clean Up

The Supreme Court's refusal to dismantle the Voting Rights Act in July was a surprise.
Justice Thomas extended an invitation to right-wing activists to challenge the act.
A federal appeals court ruled that only the federal government can enforce Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.

Federal Court Moves to Drastically Weaken Voting Rights Act

A federal appeals court ruling weakens the Voting Rights Act by barring private citizens and civil rights groups from filing lawsuits under Section 2.
The ruling is almost certain to be appealed to the Supreme Court where the conservative majority has previously weakened the Voting Rights Act.
If the ruling stands, it would remove a crucial aspect of the Voting Rights Act, as most challenges to discriminatory laws are brought by private citizens and civil rights groups.

Federal Court Moves to Drastically Weaken Voting Rights Act

A federal appeals court ruling weakens the Voting Rights Act by barring private citizens and civil rights groups from filing lawsuits under Section 2.
The ruling is almost certain to be appealed to the Supreme Court where the conservative majority has previously weakened the Voting Rights Act.
If the ruling stands, it would remove a crucial aspect of the Voting Rights Act, as most challenges to discriminatory laws are brought by private citizens and civil rights groups.

The Supreme Court May Be Poised to Kill the Voting Rights Act Once and for All

The right wing has targeted the Voting Rights Act since it was enacted in 1965.
A panel of the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that only the DOJ can file lawsuits to enforce voting rights under the Voting Rights Act.

An appeals court has struck down a key path for enforcing the Voting Rights Act

A federal appeals court has struck down a key path for enforcing the Voting Rights Act, potentially limiting its protections for people of color.
The dispute centers around who is allowed to sue to enforce Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, with the lower court ruling that only the U.S. attorney general can bring such lawsuits.
This ruling may set up a Supreme Court fight and could further limit the reach of the Voting Rights Act's protections for people of color.

Federal panel weakens Voting Rights Act, queuing up likely SCOTUS showdown

A federal appeals panel has invalidated the use of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act by private citizens and civil rights groups to address allegations of discrimination in voting practices.
The panel ruled that only the federal government can file lawsuits in these cases.
The decision is likely to be appealed to the Supreme Court.

Clarence Thomas Just Made Another Mess for His Colleagues to Clean Up

The Supreme Court's refusal to dismantle the Voting Rights Act in July was a surprise.
Justice Thomas extended an invitation to right-wing activists to challenge the act.
A federal appeals court ruled that only the federal government can enforce Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
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A Rando Trump Judge Just Blew a Giant Hole in the Voting Rights Act

Judge Stras's decision makes the Voting Rights Act virtually unenforceable in seven states.
The Eighth Circuit ruled that private citizens could not sue to protect their voting rights.
If the ruling is upheld, only the attorney general can challenge states that violate voting rights.
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Federal appeals court deals blow to Voting Rights Act

A federal appeals court ruled that private individuals and groups cannot sue under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, potentially eroding protections under the law.
The court found that only the U.S. attorney general can enforce Section 2, which requires political maps to include districts where minority populations' preferred candidates can win elections.
The decision affirmed a lower judge's decision to dismiss a case brought by the NAACP and the Arkansas Public Policy Panel.

Federal appeals court deals a blow to Voting Rights Act, rules private plaintiffs can't sue

A divided federal appeals court ruled that private individuals and groups like the NAACP cannot sue under a key section of the Voting Rights Act, contradicting decades of precedent.
The ruling could further erode protections under the landmark 1965 law.
The decision was criticized by civil rights advocates as a threat to democracy and voter protections.

Federal appeals court deals blow to Voting Rights Act

A federal appeals court ruled that private individuals and groups cannot sue under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, potentially eroding protections under the law.
The court found that only the U.S. attorney general can enforce Section 2, which requires political maps to include districts where minority populations' preferred candidates can win elections.
The decision affirmed a lower judge's decision to dismiss a case brought by the NAACP and the Arkansas Public Policy Panel.

Federal appeals court deals a blow to Voting Rights Act, rules private plaintiffs can't sue

A divided federal appeals court ruled that private individuals and groups like the NAACP cannot sue under a key section of the Voting Rights Act, contradicting decades of precedent.
The ruling could further erode protections under the landmark 1965 law.
The decision was criticized by civil rights advocates as a threat to democracy and voter protections.
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How the Voting Rights Act, Newly Challenged, Has Long Been Under Attack

The Voting Rights Act has faced numerous legal and political challenges since its inception in 1965.
Changes to voting rules and electoral systems often result in court battles due to the partisan nature of the American electoral system.
Election litigation and challenges to the Voting Rights Act have increased in the past two decades.

Federal appeals court deals blow to Voting Rights Act

Private individuals and groups cannot sue under a key section of the Voting Rights Act, according to a divided federal appeals court decision.
The decision could undermine protections under the landmark 1965 law.

8th Circuit Decides To Wildly Limit Enforcement Of The Voting Rights Act

The Eighth Circuit ruled that individuals and organizations cannot file suit under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
This decision goes against well-established precedent and undermines the promise of Section 2.
The dissenting judge criticized the majority's decision as an attempt to predict future Supreme Court decisions.
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Federal Court Guts Enforcement of Voting Rights Act in "Catastrophic" Ruling

A conservative three-judge panel on the US federal court struck down the primary enforcement mechanism of the Voting Rights Act, which experts believe will be catastrophic for voting rights.
The ruling limits the ability of private litigants, like voting and civil rights groups, to bring lawsuits challenging discriminatory practices in redistricting and election administration under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
The decision leaves the Justice Department as the main entity with the ability to bring lawsuits when electoral maps or changes to election administration rules have discriminatory effects on voters.

Federal Court Guts Enforcement of Voting Rights Act in "Catastrophic" Ruling

A conservative three-judge panel on the US federal court struck down the primary enforcement mechanism of the Voting Rights Act, which experts believe will be catastrophic for voting rights.
The ruling limits the ability of private litigants, like voting and civil rights groups, to bring lawsuits challenging discriminatory practices in redistricting and election administration under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
The decision leaves the Justice Department as the main entity with the ability to bring lawsuits when electoral maps or changes to election administration rules have discriminatory effects on voters.

Federal Court Guts Enforcement of Voting Rights Act in "Catastrophic" Ruling

A conservative three-judge panel on the US federal court struck down the primary enforcement mechanism of the Voting Rights Act, which experts believe will be catastrophic for voting rights.
The ruling limits the ability of private litigants, like voting and civil rights groups, to bring lawsuits challenging discriminatory practices in redistricting and election administration under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
The decision leaves the Justice Department as the main entity with the ability to bring lawsuits when electoral maps or changes to election administration rules have discriminatory effects on voters.

Federal Court Guts Enforcement of Voting Rights Act in "Catastrophic" Ruling

A conservative three-judge panel on the US federal court struck down the primary enforcement mechanism of the Voting Rights Act, which experts believe will be catastrophic for voting rights.
The ruling limits the ability of private litigants, like voting and civil rights groups, to bring lawsuits challenging discriminatory practices in redistricting and election administration under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
The decision leaves the Justice Department as the main entity with the ability to bring lawsuits when electoral maps or changes to election administration rules have discriminatory effects on voters.
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Court rules that only US government can sue to enforce Voting Rights Act

A federal appeals court ruled that only the US government, not outside groups or citizens, can sue to enforce the provisions of the Voting Rights Act.
The ruling calls into question the private right of action to enforce Section 2 of the law, which has historically been used by voting rights groups.
The ruling would dismantle the primary mechanism voting rights groups use to protect against racial discrimination in voting.

Federal Appeals Court Deals Blow to Voting Rights Act

The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that private individuals and groups cannot sue under a key section of the federal Voting Rights Act, potentially weakening protections under the law.
The decision affirmed a lower judge's dismissal of a case brought by the Arkansas NAACP and the Arkansas Public Policy Panel.

Federal Appeals Court Deals Blow to Voting Rights Act

The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that private individuals and groups cannot sue under a key section of the federal Voting Rights Act, potentially weakening protections under the law.
The decision affirmed a lower judge's dismissal of a case brought by the Arkansas NAACP and the Arkansas Public Policy Panel.

Conservative Appeals Court Decision Aims To Gut The Voting Rights Act

A panel of conservative judges on the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that private individuals or groups cannot bring suit under the Voting Rights Act.
This decision would make enforcement rare and subject to political control of state and federal government.
The case is likely to be heard by the full 8th Circuit or the Supreme Court.
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