Tell Congress to Protect Our Voting Rights

VOTING RIGHTS ARE AMERICAN RIGHTS

The SAVE Act has once again reared its head in Congress. Despite the name, the SAVE Act is nothing more than voter suppression disguised as voter protection. 

Extremists are using racialized language and false claims about voter fraud to justify their anti-voter agenda. They want to silence voters, especially communities of color and low-income communities. We must focus on protecting our freedom to vote. That is how we will make progress on the issues that impact our lives.

We need lawmakers to advance the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (JLVRAA) and reject the SAVE Act. 

Named after civil rights icon John Lewis, this critical piece of legislation was designed to restore and strengthen protections against voter discrimination that were eroded by the Supreme Court in 2013.

Why this Matters

Discriminatory practices continue to block access to the ballot box for many Americans, particularly in communities of color and the SAVE Act work make it worse. By restoring key elements of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and addressing loopholes exploited to undermine fair elections, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act will ensure everyone has an equal opportunity to participate in our democracy.

Here's What the  JLVRAA Bill Will Do:

• Restore Federal Oversight: Prevent states with a history of discriminatory voting practices from implementing new laws or changes that could harm voters.
• Protect Underrepresented Communities: Ensure fair access to voting for marginalized groups across the country.
• Promote Transparency: Increase public access to election law changes that could affect voting rights.
• Guarantee Equal Access for All: Empower federal protections to address voting barriers and discrimination before they take effect.