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Swiping rights: Republicans’ vote-crimping bids

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Voting Rights Under Siege in Texas

This chapter explores the political turmoil in Texas surrounding a controversial voting bill that aims to restrict voter access, particularly for minorities. It highlights the actions taken by Democratic lawmakers to block the legislation and links these events to a national trend of stricter voting laws. The chapter also examines the broader implications of such restrictions on democracy in America, addressing gerrymandering and the challenges faced by proposed federal voting rights legislation.

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