Voting Rights Law

The Voting Rights Law, particularly the Voting Rights Act of 1965, is a key piece of civil rights legislation in the United States. It was enacted to eliminate racial discrimination in voting practices. The law prohibits tactics like literacy tests and voter intimidation that were used to disenfranchise minority voters, particularly African Americans in the South. It also requires jurisdictions with a history of discrimination to obtain federal approval before changing voting laws or practices. In essence, the law aims to ensure fair access to the ballot for all citizens, regardless of race.