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The Supreme Court Is Writing a Slow-Motion Eulogy for One of America’s Greatest Achievements

Press/Media: Opinion-Editorial

PeriodJul 16 2025

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  • TitleThe Supreme Court Is Writing a Slow-Motion Eulogy for One of America’s Greatest Achievements
    Media name/outletSlate
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    Date7/16/25
    DescriptionThe Voting Rights Act was always meant to be a living safeguard, its strength rooted in community enforcement. Section 2 has allowed private citizens—not just the government—to sue when states draw district lines or enact voting laws that dilute minority voting power. It is this private right of action that has given the act its sharpest teeth.
    URLhttps://slate.com/news-and-politics/2025/07/supreme-court-mlk-voting-rights-act-anniversary.html
    PersonsMaureen Edobor