A Resource Rich Site About The Voting Rights Act

Here. This page has links to detailed reports about various aspects of the VRA, and some upcoming related events, including academic conferences. Via Discourse.net, which notes:

The 1965 Voting Rights Act bans discrimination voting practices such as literacy tests and unfair redistricting schemes. Congress is currently considering whether to renew key parts of the statute, notably those providing for language assistance, Election Day monitors and Justice Department pre-approval of voting changes. Without renewal, these provisions will expire in August, 2007.

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