If the administration truly wanted to strengthen enforcement of the Voting Rights Act, it would push legislation to address the Shelby County decision and restore the Voting Rights Act to its full effectiveness.
Jamie Raskin: “If the administration truly wanted to strengthen enforcement of the Voting Rights Act, it would push legislation to…”
On the recordJune 7, 2018
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Arguing for legislative action to restore voting rights protections.
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