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John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

Proposed legislation to restore and modernize Voting Rights Act preclearance protections after Shelby County v. Holder.

Year

2021

Impact

Blocked

Status

Blocked

Party

Democratic Party

Era

Contemporary Era

Impact Context

Would strengthen protections against racially discriminatory voting changes, but did not become law.

What This Policy Did

Would strengthen protections against racially discriminatory voting changes, but did not become law.

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John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

Congress.gov • Government

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