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A Court Ruling Poses A New Threat To The Voting Rights Act's Protections

A Court Ruling Poses A New Threat To The Voting Rights Act's Protections

FromThe NPR Politics Podcast


A Court Ruling Poses A New Threat To The Voting Rights Act's Protections

FromThe NPR Politics Podcast

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Length:
16 minutes
Released:
Nov 27, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Last week, a federal appeals court ruled that private individuals and groups, like the ACLU or NAACP, can't sue under a key section of the Voting Rights Act. It's a decision that could reshape the political landscape, at a time when states across the country are already fighting over district lines. Plus, ballots themselves come under scrutiny in Mississippi and Pennsylvania, in two examples of how voting policy can affect election outcomes.This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, voting correspondent Hansi Lo Wang, and political correspondent Ashley Lopez. This podcast was edited by Lexie Schapitl and Ben Swasey. It was produced by Lexie Schapitl and Jeongyoon Han. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Unlock access to this and other bonus content by supporting The NPR Politics Podcast+. Sign up via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Connect:Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.orgJoin the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.
Released:
Nov 27, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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