New York appeals court upholds voting rights law
A New York appeals court has overturned a lower court ruling striking down a state law that prohibits local governments from ...
Philadelphia Tribune13d
A history of the Voting Rights Act of 1965
Voting has become the most frequently practiced and revered civic duty of everyday Americans. Over 700,000 cast ballots across Philadelphia in November for president and other offices.
Afro9d
Lawmakers reflect on the political strategy behind the Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 Following the success of the Civil Rights Act, Dr. King turned his attention to the disenfranchisement of Black voters, particularly in the South. The Voting Rights ...
Georgia asks federal appeals court to tighten Voting Rights Act
The state of Georgia is seeking another Supreme Court showdown over the Voting Rights Act, asking a federal appeals court on ...
Justice Department sues Houston County over allegedly discriminatory voting practices
The lawsuit, which was filed on Thursday, pushes for a judge to order the county to move to geographical political districts.
Citizen's Voice4d
DOJ pauses civil rights case, raising questions about Hazleton lawsuits
After the U.S. Department of Justice froze civil rights actions, Hazleton officials didn’t raise their hopes too high that ...
U.S. News & World Report8d
Georgia Asks Federal Appeals Court to Tighten Voting Rights Act
The state of Georgia is seeking another Supreme Court showdown over the Voting Rights Act, asking a federal appeals court on Thursday to interpret the 1965 law in a way that could make it much ...