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U.S. House of Representatives Passes Milestone Voting and Ethics Legislation

Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National CorrespondentMarch 15, 2021

House Resolution 1 – the “For the People Act of 2021” – counts as a strong rebuke and counterbalance to voting restrictions considered or enacted in various Republican-led states across the country. It restricts partisan gerrymandering of congressional districts and nullifies obstacles for voters.

Supreme Court Shoots Down Trump’s Census Citizenship Question

Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire CorrespondentJuly 4, 2019

“In blocking Trump’s ability to add a citizenship question, the court has ensured that voting rights for people of color are protected, and that all communities – regardless of race, ethnicity, geographic location, religious views, political affiliation, and country of origin – are fairly represented,” said Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA).