Fellow activist, There is a court case set to be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court, and we are sounding the alarm:
Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians v. Howe could further gut the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965, which bans racial discrimination in voting. According to Vox, this lawsuit tries to prohibit private individuals and groups from suing because they’re not explicitly named in the VRA. While the Justice Department could still file suits to challenge racial discrimination in elections if this ruling is upheld, it is currently controlled by Trump, who is actively working to undermine efforts to protect minority groups from bias.
This case is included in the U.S. Supreme Court’s shadow docket and could be taken up at any point.
Here’s the background: Native American tribes and voters in North Dakota brought a lawsuit in federal court against the state's secretary of state. According to SCOTUSblog, they contended that a state legislative map from 2021 diluted the voting power of Native Americans and violated Section 2 of the VRA because it eliminated two of the three legislative districts in the part of the state where Native American voters could elect their own candidates. A judge ruled that voters cannot use federal civil rights laws to bring lawsuits alleging violations of Section Two, and it’s now heading to the U.S. Supreme Court.
This is just the latest attack on the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and it remains clear: our courts are as critical as ever before.
With make-or-break judicial elections taking place in PA this year, we need to be prepared. NPP is fighting to ensure that all Pennsylvanians eligible to vote, especially Black, Indigenous, and other people of color, immigrant communities, and young adults (17-35-year-olds), understand what’s at stake and are ready to turn out and make their voices heard. Will you join us in this critical fight by donating $25 or more today? →
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