A few weeks ago, the Supreme Court ruled in a case called Louisiana vs Calais. You've probably heard about it. While this case is focused on Louisiana, The decision is already reverberating nationwide because it weakens voter protections. Under the Voting Rights act of 1965, the VRA was one of the most important civil rights laws in American history. (00:24–00:29)
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Asserts that the Supreme Court decision weakens voter protections nationwide.
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