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Honoring John Lewis
July 18, 2024
July 17, 2024, marked the fourth anniversary of civil rights hero and Congressman John Lewis’ passing.
For six decades, John Lewis fought tirelessly to expand and protect the rights of Black voters and all Americans. The Voting Rights Act (VRA) of 1965 was one of the crown jewels of his lifelong fight for justice and equality.
But, in recent years, the Supreme Court has gutted this crucial civil rights law, ushering in a new era of suppressive state laws and politicians attempting to silence our voices.
We can fix that by passing the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, which will restore and strengthen essential protections of the VRA, shielding millions of voters from potentially discriminatory voting laws.
EVERY voter should be able to cast their ballot on Election Day – free from obstruction or intimidation. Passing this bill would be a major step towards creating the democracy we deserve.
Here are frequently asked questions, answered by the Southern Poverty Law Center.
Use this form to tell your senators to take action and pass this crucial legislation.
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