S 2523
John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025
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The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025 aims to strengthen the Voting Rights Act by revising the criteria for determining which states and political subdivisions must obtain preclearance before making changes to voting practices. The bill expands the definition of ‘voting rights violations’ and introduces a new standard for evaluating whether changes to voting laws disproportionately burden minority voters. It also includes provisions to address retrogressive voting practices and clarifies the process for determining which jurisdictions are subject to preclearance, potentially leading to more robust protections for voting rights.
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