A landmark 1965 U.S. law, the Voting Rights Act prohibits racial discrimination in voting. It eliminates barriers like literacy tests and requires federal oversight in areas with historical voter suppression. This directly benefits minority communities, particularly Black Americans, by safeguarding their access to the ballot box and ensuring fair representation in elections.
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