Voting Rights
/ˈvoʊ.tɪŋ ˈraɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal entitlements that enable individuals to participate in the electoral process, including the right to cast a ballot in public elections.
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 aimed to eliminate barriers to voting for minority groups.
- (n.) Protections and regulations ensuring fair access to voting and preventing discrimination or disenfranchisement.
Several lawsuits were filed alleging violations of voting rights due to restrictive voter ID laws.
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Commentary
Voting rights encompass both the affirmative legal right to vote and the procedural protections against unfair exclusion or discrimination. Drafting statutes on voting rights often requires precise definitions to address both access and anti-discrimination measures.
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