On the recordJuly 17, 2013
The Voting Rights Act is the crown jewel of our Nation's civil rights laws.
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congress.govThe Voting Rights Act is the crown jewel of our Nation's civil rights laws.
Describes the Voting Rights Act as a vital achievement in civil rights.
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