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For many Americans, the freedom to vote is unfairly conditioned on where they live, the color of their skin or how much money they have.
Several amendments to the U.S. Constitution have been passed over the decades extending this fundamental freedom to voters of color, women and citizens who are 18 years of age. However, the lack of an overarching amendment guaranteeing the right to vote leaves our democracy vulnerable. This is because the freedom to vote is treated differently depending on where voters live and how courts handle disputes over their rights.
In his latest book, “A Real Right to Vote,” UCLA Law Professor Rick Hasen explains why a constitutional amendment is necessary and why now is the time to begin a campaign in support of such an amendment.
As Professor Hasen explains, enshrining voting rights in the Constitution will benefit all Americans, no matter which side of the political aisle they sit on.
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