Hi John,
On August 6, 1965 -- 56 years ago today -- the Voting Rights Act was signed into law, prohibiting racial discrimination in elections.
Today, the right to vote is under attack. The GOP is gutting the Voting Rights Act one case at a time, and the Supreme Court is letting them.
Earlier this month, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of voting restrictions in Arizona, giving the green light to the GOP to continue suppressing the voices of voters of color. We’re not backing down from this fight -- and John, you can’t either.
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The case, Brnovich v. Democratic National Committee, challenged two voting restrictions in Arizona under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act:
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Restriction 1: It prohibited people from returning completed ballots on behalf of neighbors and friends -- what many older folks and people living in rural areas and Indian reservations depend on.
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Restriction 2: It invalidated any ballot that was not cast in the voter’s precinct -- even if the voter was still eligible to vote on a portion of that ballot (i.e., a vote to the president).
The 6-3 far-right Court sided with Arizona and upheld these restrictive laws, severely weakening the Voting Rights Act in the process. A complete blow to democracy.
The only way to fight back is to add seats to the Supreme Court. This will restore balance and legitimacy to a bench tilted too far to the right -- and will ensure our constitutional right to vote is protected.
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Our constitutional right to vote is vulnerable and our democracy is at risk. We can’t afford to sit this one out.
Thank you,
Tamara
Tamara Brummer
Senior Advisor for Engagement & Outreach
Demand Justice
Demand Justice is leading the fight to reclaim our courts. With a Democratic majority in both the House and the Senate, we can add four seats to the Supreme Court and confirm justices who will safeguard our democracy and our rights. Contact your member of Congress to #ExpandTheCourt!
