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A look at how the Voting Rights Act changed Virginia

With the U.S. Supreme Court dealing another blow to the Voting Rights Act, let’s take a look at how the landmark legislation affected Virginia.

Chief Justice Roberts Played the Long Game on Voting Rights

Since his early days as a lawyer and in his first years on the bench, the chief justice has worked to limit the force of the Voting Rights Act.

Illinois lawmakers punt remap amendment after SCOTUS Voting Rights Act ruling

Illinois lawmakers are not planning to pursue a constitutional amendment on redistricting after a key U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Wednesday.