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Voting Rights Act Of 1965 (amendments)

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The Voting Rights Act of 1965 (Amendments) is a landmark piece of federal legislation in the United States that prohibits racial discrimination in voting.

Key Features

  • Prohibits discriminatory voting practices
  • Protects the voting rights of minority groups
  • Authorized federal oversight of election practices in certain jurisdictions

Pros

  • Helped to enforce equal voting rights for all citizens
  • Significantly reduced barriers to voting for minority groups

Cons

  • Some argue that parts of the act have been weakened or invalidated in recent years
  • Challenges remain in ensuring full and equal access to voting for all citizens

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