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Activists paid for the Voting Rights Act in blood. The supreme court has undermined it | Sophia Lin Lakin

The Supreme Court’s ruling weakens Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, threatening protections against racial vote dilution.
Without Section 2, states may redraw maps with fewer legal constraints that dilute minority voting strength.
The ruling endangers minority voting strength across congressional districts, state legislatures, and local offices.
Historically, Civil Rights activists and the federal government used the VRA to stop racial discrimination in voting.
The article notes the Callais case and Robinson’s legacy as a reminder of hard-won gains for Black voters.
The author argues the ruling signals a steeper, longer struggle for voting rights rather than an end.
The piece urges civic action, including joining Democracy Defenders programs to defend election safeguards.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s dissent in Shelby County is cited to illustrate dangers of dismantling protections.
The article emphasizes the ongoing fight for fair representation across local and national government.
The Guardian frames the ruling as a break-glass moment for voter protections, warning of regressive consequences.
The author stresses that progress was made, but protection must continue to evolve to safeguard democracy.
The article references vivid examples of how voting rights affect funding, relief, and public services.

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