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The American Vanguard

Impact of Restrictive Voting Laws and Rising Voter Suppression

The Senate's historic Voting Rights Act faces challenges as recent Supreme Court cases weaken its enforcement. States enact laws restricting voter access, disproportionately affecting nonwhite voters. New research highlights that rejected ballot requests lead to decreased voter participation in subsequent elections, revealing the long-term impact of voter suppression. With barriers like Texas' S.B. 1 law, even routine voters are deterred. Calls for national legislation, such as the Freedom to Vote Act, emphasize the need to protect voting rights. The resilience of voters remains crucial to counter these suppressive measures.