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Rep. John Lewis Criticizes Sweeping AP Probe

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Why We Still Need the Voting Rights Act

This week the Supreme Court will hear one of the most important cases in our generation, Shelby County v. Holder. At issue is Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act, which requires all or parts of 16 “covered” states with long histories and contemporary records of voting discrimination to seek approval from the federal government for voting changes. The court is questioning whether Section 5 remains a necessary remedy for ongoing discrimination.

Senator Gillibrand Teams up With Civil Rights Leader Rep. John Lewis to Introduce Voter Empowerment Act in Senate

Reps. Lewis, Scott & Johnson to host “For the People” Voter

Rep. John Lewis Commemorates March on Washington Anniversary

Rep. John Lewis Commemorates 47th Anniversary of Voting Rights Act

Rep. John Lewis on the Groundbreaking of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights