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- Enacted in 1965The Christian Science Monitor: U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear voting case (January 9, 2009)
- Reauthorized in 2006The Christian Science Monitor: U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear voting case (January 9, 2009)
- Prohibits discrimination against voters based on race or colorThe Christian Science Monitor: U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear voting case (January 9, 2009)
- Districts with discriminatory history must request approval from Washington before changing voting procedureThe Christian Science Monitor: U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear voting case (January 9, 2009)
- Special districts drawn up to give black candidates a chance are known as "cross-over districts"Los Angeles Times: Supreme Court limits reach of Voting Rights Act (March 9, 2009)
- Senator Patrick Leahy disagreed with the Court decisionLos Angeles Times: Supreme Court limits reach of Voting Rights Act (March 9, 2009)
- Some argue law is no longer needed since U.S. elected black presidentThe Christian Science Monitor: U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear voting case (January 9, 2009)
- Civil rights leaders argue minority leaders still need actThe Christian Science Monitor: U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear voting case (January 9, 2009)
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First enacted in 1965, the Voting Rights Act prohibits voting discrimination for the reason of race or color. North Carolina lawmakers had interpreted this law to mean that they had to draw up voting districts in order to give African-American candidates a reasonable shot at winning elections, even in areas where they represented a minority of citizens. The Supreme Court ruled against this decision, in essence limiting the reach of the Voting Rights Act, in a 5-4 decision on March 9, 2009. They held that race need not be considered when deciding on voting districts if black voters do not make up a majority of the population in that area.Los Angeles Times: Supreme Court limits reach of Voting Rights Act (March 9, 2009)
Challenge to Act
On January 9, 2009, the Supreme Court agreed to hear a challenge to a provision of the voting rights act. According to the act's pre-clearance provision, any changes to voting policy or procedure must be approved by federal officials. The challenge was brought up by a utility board in Texas who could not legally move their elections from a garage to a local school without approval. The provision was originally made so that local governments could not impose regulations that may make it difficult for minorities to cast their votes. However, some argue that the pre-clearance provision is no longer necessary, as racial discrimination is largely a thing of the past, and the provision causes needless federal involvement and delays.CNN.com: High court to decide key voting rights challenge (January 9, 2009)-
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Voting Rights Act on Amazon
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Protest at Selma: Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 - $37.00
Federal voting rights legislation and the civil rights protests in Selma and Birmingham, Alabama, in 1965. Emphasis on Martin Luther King, Jr., as leader of SCLC.Amazon
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FANNIE LOU HAMER, ROSA PARKS, AND CORETTA SCOTT KING VOTING RIGHTS ACT REAUTHORIZATION AND AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2006 -- (Senate - July 20, 2006)(109)Amazon
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Voting Rights Act Questions
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Why was the United States the only country to vote against the Right to Food? 2 AnswersUnder the Bush administration, the 'Right to Food' is viewed as an economic right, meaning that the government's responsibility is to provide the economic condi... read more -
If ex-Gov. Palin were to go to jail for violating the Endangered Species Act would her supporters still vote for her? 4 AnswersGiven the numerous gaffes during the campaign made by Palin without loss of their support, my guess is they would continue to back her if she was in jail. It ma... read more -
How does current intelligence collection techniques pose possible constitutional rights violations? 1 AnswerSurveillance without probable cause or a search warrant can be a violation of citizens' rights under the Fourth Amendment that protects against unreasonable sea... read more -
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@HenriettaHughes Ronald Reagan opposed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965
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RT @pegasusdog: Hey @SenatorReid Robert Bird (D and KKK) opposed the Voting Rights Act of 1965. #tcot
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Hey @SenatorReid Robert Bird (D and KKK) opposed the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
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