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Tag: voting rights act of 1965

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Texas is quietly using redistricting lawsuits to launch a broader war against federal voting rights law

Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune

Posted on April 4, 2022 · As Texas defends against accusations that its new political maps are discriminatory, it’s laying the groundwork to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to throw out longstanding Voting Rights Act protections.

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The House Has Passed A Bill To Restore The Voting Rights Act

Juana Summers, NPR

Posted on August 25, 2021 · Democrats voted to approve legislation named after the late civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis. It's aimed at protecting the right to vote, but the bill faces steep Republican opposition in the Senate.

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What overturning Roe v. Wade signals about politics and the judiciary (June 27, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on June 27, 2022 · On Monday's show: We discuss what last week’s Supreme Court opinion overturning Roe v. Wade signals about politics and the judiciary beyond abortion. Then, we learn about the challenges young people face when dealing with mental illness. And we get an update on Houston sports.

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The ramifications of overturning Roe v. Wade – what it means for women’s health, and what it means for Texas

Lisa Rosborough

Posted on June 24, 2022 · Today, in an in-depth discussion with legal experts, we hear from those who identify as "abortion rights advocates" and "abortion rights opponents".

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Texans head back to the polls for today’s runoff election

Julián Aguilar, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on May 24, 2022 · The May 24 runoff features several high-profile contests for statewide offices, including Republican and Democratic runoffs for attorney general and the state’s land commissioner.

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Early voting for the primary runoffs starts Monday. Here’s what you need to know

KUT Staff

Posted on May 16, 2022 · Here's where to vote and who's on the ballot.

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