Supreme Court Ruling Leaves Voting Rights Act in Shambles In a highly anticipated decision, the US Supreme Court has issued a ruling that has left many advocates for voting rights feeling defeated. While the justices chose to keep the Voting Rights Act of 1965 on the books, a landmark piece of legislation designed to protect the voting rights of marginalized communities, they effectively stripped it of its teeth by draining it of the power to enforce its provisions. The court's decision is a significant blow to efforts to combat voter suppression and ensure equal access to the ballot box for all citizens. As a result, many fear that the ruling will embolden states to implement restrictive voting laws, further eroding the progress made towards a more inclusive democracy.
Justices kept the law on the books but drained it of the power to actually protect voters
