G. K. Butterfield: “Let me thank you, Mr. Chairman, for convening this very important hearing today and particularly we thank the witnesses…”

I represent one of thirteen districts in North Carolina. And, as all of you certainly know, the Rucho case originated in my State, as well as the Moore v. Harper case.

Unfortunately, the High Court decided that political gerrymandering is not protected by the Federal Constitution.

Just because you have high turnout doesn't mean that bad laws aren't barriers to voting.

The Voting Rights Act has transformed American politics and we are on a good trajectory.