Voter Rights Act

The Voting Rights Act is a law passed in 1965 that aims to protect people's right to vote by preventing discrimination. It makes it illegal for states or local governments to use voting rules or tests—like literacy tests or poll taxes—that unfairly restrict certain groups, especially minorities. The law also requires some jurisdictions with a history of voting discrimination to get federal approval before changing their voting laws. Its goal is to ensure voting is fair, accessible, and free from unfair barriers, helping all eligible citizens participate equally in the democratic process.