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Today, DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court reaffirmed that the Voting Rights Act protects against racially discriminatory congressional maps;
“This monumental ruling is a victory for democracy and a reaffirmation that the voices of Black voters matter. The Supreme Court has upheld that states cannot force discriminatory districts at the expense of communities of color – and that should be applauded.
“Voting and fair representation is a civil right for all, and the Voting Rights Act has been a foundational safeguard for this right, and today’s ruling will ensure it will be for years to come. This ruling affirms why the VRA is so critically important and still necessary today.
“This decision will affect redistricting cases across the country and help deliver a House of Representatives that better reflects the diversity of our nation, ensuring all voices are represented equally.”
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