Voting Rights Act's 60th anniversary comes amid uncertainty and Trump redistricting moves
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President Trump is promoting unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud while urging states, such as Texas, to alter congressional district maps without regard to historical racial discrimination. In March, he implemented an executive order to enforce voting restrictions including proof of citizenship requirements. The SAVE bill, which enshrines these rules, passed the House but stalled in the Senate. Meanwhile, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, which aims to restore federal oversight in discriminatory states, has been reintroduced but faces challenges in GOP-controlled chambers.
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) bill, which aims to codify voting restrictions, passed the House but stalled in the Senate, raising concerns about voter access.
Sen. Raphael Warnock reintroduced the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to restore federal oversight of voting changes in historically discriminatory states.
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