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Associated PressMar 8, 2026Wire Service

Decades after violence in Selma spurred the Voting Rights Act, organizers worry about its fate

U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures emphasized the importance of redrawn districts in ensuring minority voters have a voice in Congress.

Decades after violence in Selma spurred the Voting Rights Act, organizers worry about its fate
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Democratic governors and civil rights leaders gathered in Selma for the 61st anniversary of Bloody Sunday, warning that pending Supreme Court rulings and political shifts threaten the Voting Rights Act's legacy ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

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