The congressional lines drawn in a number of states face lawsuits calling them racially discriminatory and illegal under the Voting Rights Act. The landmark piece of legislation isn't as strong as it used to be, however, and in many cases, disputed maps are still in place for the 2022 midterms.
Today we are taking a look at the history and future of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
GUESTS:
Yurij Rudensky, Senior Counsel, Brennan Center for Justice Democracy Program
Hasan Kwame Jeffries, associate professor of history, The Ohio State University
Atiba Ellis, Professor, Marquette University Law School
June 22, 2022