The John Lewis Voting Rights Act
The John Lewis Voting Rights Act (HR 4) aimed to restore the protections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, many of which were taken away as a result of the 2013 Shelby County v. Holder Supreme Court Decision. HR 4 does this through minimizing discrimination within voting practices and jurisdictions, and increasing transparency of voting changes. As of September 2021, the bill was passed through the House and received in the Senate.
Why It Matters
SCG is committed to racial equity and supporting a fair democracy. We share the view of philanthropy that democracy is maintained through a fair and accurate census, equitable drawing of districts, and unbiased access to voting. Without federal legislation in place to support free and fair elections, states could limit BIPOC voices in future elections and reverse the racial equity advancements in the political landscape.