Voting Rights Act
/ˈvoʊtɪŋ raɪts ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A landmark U.S. federal law enacted in 1965 aimed at prohibiting racial discrimination in voting.
The Voting Rights Act significantly increased electoral participation among minority groups.
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- voting rights act
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Commentary
Often cited in constitutional law, the Act is crucial for dismantling barriers to voting; its provisions have been amended and challenged over time, so precise statutory references are important.
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