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The Supreme Court case that could upend the Voting Rights Act

10/3/2025

On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti | Podcast

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Later this month, the Supreme Court will hear a case that could overturn a key provision of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 that protects against racial discrimination. Without it, some legal experts say states and local jurisdictions would be permitted to effectively silence the votes of millions of people.

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