Voting Rights Act Still Fights On | Baton Rouge News

Sixty-one years after the Voting Rights Act shattered barriers to the ballot, especially in the South, the fight’s far from over. Recent Supreme Court rulings have weakened key protections, making it harder to challenge unfair voting maps and proving intent over impact. Voter turnout gaps between Black and white communities are widening again—like in Alabama. Now, the Southern Poverty Law Center’s “We Decide” campaign is hitting the ground running with door-knocking in late August and block parties in September to energize and register voters. This isn’t the end—it’s the next chapter. The Act built the foundation; now we must keep building to ensure every voice can shape their future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2ed186956cbe0495