We must do that. We should be making it easier for all citizens to vote, not leaving State and local governments with unchecked authority to enact legislation that imposes discriminatory barriers to the ballot.
Butterfield emphasizes the need for legislation to prevent discriminatory voting laws.
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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.
Let's just keep fighting, let's keep pushing, and let's keep representing the people that elect us every 2 years.
The Voting Rights Act has transformed American politics and we are on a good trajectory.
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