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June 22, 2026
Supreme Court Upholds Ruling Limiting Voting Rights Protections
- The Supreme Court declined to review a ruling that removes the right for private individuals to sue under Section 208 of the Voting Rights Act.
- This decision affects Arkansas, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota, limiting assistance for voters with disabilities or language barriers.
- The ruling follows a trend of weakening the Voting Rights Act, raising fears of reduced enforcement and fewer voting rights lawsuits.
2 Sources
- Supreme Court allows a ruling that ends a tool to protect minority voters in 7 statesJun 22, 2026 at 1:32 PM · NPR
- Supreme Court issues opinionsJun 25, 2026 at 1:59 PM · CNN