The question I asked mini 3 students to consider is whether Congress is likely to redraw the map that outlined which are the covered jurisdictions under the Voting Rights Act. Until it is redrawn, no changes in election can be overseen - which suggests that efforts to minimize the voting rights of minorities can be put in place.
Here are a few stories related to the effort to redraw (or not) the map of covered jurisdictions:
- Voting Rights fixes should get a vote in the House and Senate.
- Push stalls to revive VRA provision in Congress.
- Republicans drag their feet on fixing the VRA.
- Last week's affirmative action setback could be a boost to voting rights.
- How Supreme Court rulings encourage racial discrimination.
Consider this a start.
