"Democrats Advocate for Comprehensive Federal Voting Protections"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
Democratic lawmakers are vowing to challenge restrictive state election laws ahead of the 2024 elections by holding rallies, launching voter registration drives, and reintroducing federal voting legislation. The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, which aims to protect voting rights and restore provisions in the Voting Rights Act, has repeatedly stalled in Congress but supporters are pledging to champion its passage. Republicans argue that the new laws help protect against fraud, while Democrats argue they make it harder to vote, particularly for people of color. The chances of passage for the legislation are slim, but advocates believe it is important to keep it part of the political discourse.