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John,
The Voting Rights Act, the crown jewel of the Civil Rights Movement, remains absolutely necessary to protect the constitutional rights of the American people, particularly communities of color.
With yesterday’s stay, the U.S. Supreme Court has acted in a manner that is consistent with its decision last year in Allen v. Milligan in making real the power of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
This is an unequivocal victory for Black Louisianians, who have fought tenaciously for the equal representation they deserve as American citizens. The state, consistent with the law, will now have a second Black opportunity district in its congressional map this fall.
It is also a clear message to those who intend to gerrymander in order to increase their illegitimate power at the expense of voters of color: you will be stopped.
Eric H. Holder, Jr.
82nd Attorney General of the United States
We must be prepared to defend the Voting Rights Act and ensure fair representation at all times.
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