John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act introduced ahead of Bloody Sunday anniversary
In a move to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday and the historic Selma to Montgomery March, U.S. Representative Terri Sewell (AL-07) has spearhea ...
Fatal Sunday afternoon shooting in Long Branch under investigation, no arrests made
The incident took place around noon on Garrett Drive, within the John R. Lewis Commons housing complex, according to ...
Augusta Free Press6d
New Voting Rights Act aims to restore protections of 1965 legislation
The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act was introduced by more than 200 House Democrats ahead of the anniversary of ...
Alabama Political Reporter13d
Rep. Sewell reintroduces John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act in House
The bill, H.R. 14, would strengthen the legal protections against racial discrimination in voting and representation.
Montgomery Advertiser11d
Congressional leaders gather in Selma, pledge to honor Bloody Sunday with actions
"People are afraid," Selma's mayor told more than 30 Congress members at the start of a weekend of remembrance.
Southern Poverty Law Center14d
SPLC Applauds Reintroduction of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) welcomes the reintroduction of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (VRAA) ...