DIGITAL RALLY: John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Join our movement to get the word out about the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act in Congress TODAY
Today, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (John Lewis VRAA) is being reintroduced in the U.S. Senate. This legislation is critical to the restoration and strengthening of the Voting Rights Act, ensuring that every voter has equal access to the ballot. As voting rights face new, insidious threats, it is imperative for Congress to act and protect our voice.
This reintroduction comes just days before the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, widely considered one of the most consequential bills passed by Congress. This landmark legislation transformed our democracy by prohibiting racial discrimination in voting, but in the decades since its passage, and especially following the Supreme Court’s decision in Shelby County, the VRA has been systematically weakened, leaving voters of color increasingly vulnerable to discrimination and suppression. As we mark this historic anniversary, we must do more than commemorate. We must act. Passing the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act is essential to restoring and strengthening the VRA and fulfilling its original promise.
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In America, we believe in the freedom to decide our future. By defending our right to vote, we’re standing up for the freedom, fairness, and opportunity that every family deserves.
“The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act is a crucial step towards protecting the fundamental right to vote, which is under relentless attack by Republicans and their voter suppression tactics. By restoring the Voting Rights Act's full protections, this bill will help to prevent discriminatory voting practices and ensure that every citizen's voice is heard. Passing this legislation is essential to safeguarding our democracy.”
-Nick Knudsen, Executive Director of DemCast USA
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