Voting Rights Act (VRA)

The Voting Rights Act (VRA) was enacted in 1965 to protect the right to vote for all Americans, particularly African Americans who faced discrimination in voting. It aimed to eliminate barriers like literacy tests and poll taxes that were used to disenfranchise minority voters. The Act gave the federal government the authority to oversee voter registration and election processes in areas with a history of discrimination. It has been vital in promoting fair access to the electoral process and has undergone several amendments to strengthen protections against racial discrimination in voting.