Voting Rights Act 1965

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is a landmark law that aimed to eliminate barriers that prevented African Americans and other minorities from exercising their right to vote. It banned practices like literacy tests, poll taxes, and other discriminatory methods used to restrict voting based on race. The Act also empowered the federal government to monitor elections in areas with a history of discrimination, ensuring fair access to voting rights. Its goal was to promote racial equality in the democratic process and ensure all eligible citizens could participate freely and fairly.