The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Nov. 22, 2023
Radical Federal Court of Appeals Ruling Deals Another Blow to Voters, Democracy Groups and the Voting Rights Act
A Nov. 20th federal appeals court decision ruled that only the U.S. Attorney General can bring a voting rights lawsuit under the Voting Rights Act. The decision, a radical departure from settled law, erects barriers to minority voters seeking fairness in federal court.
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Articles & Resources:
All About Redistricting - Background on Arkansas State Conf. NAACP v. Arkansas Board of Apportionment ([ Ссылка ])
Democracy Docket - 8th Circuit Rules Private Plaintiffs Cannot Sue Under Section 2 of Voting Rights Act ([ Ссылка ])
United States Court of Appeals For the Eighth Circuit - Arkansas State Conference NAACP v. Arkansas Board of Apportionment ([ Ссылка ])
Democracy Docket - Who Can and Cannot Sue To Protect Voters? It Depends on This Legal Concept ([ Ссылка ])
Politico - Federal appeals court ruling threatens enforcement of the Voting Rights Act ([ Ссылка ])
Groups Taking Action:
NAACP Arkansas State Conference ([ Ссылка ]) , NAACP Legal Defense Fund ([ Ссылка ]) , ACLU Arkansas ([ Ссылка ]) , Arkansas Public Policy Panel ([ Ссылка ]) , ACLU ([ Ссылка ])
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