Meng Issues Statement Regarding Supreme Court Decision on Voting Rights Act

Statement

U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court's decision on the Voting Rights Act:

"The Supreme Court's decision is extremely disappointing. It guts the Voting Rights Act and sets back decades of progress.

The Voting Rights Act is one of the most important pieces of legislation ever enacted into law. For nearly 50 years, this vital law has knocked down roadblocks that have interfered with the rights of Americans to cast their ballots, and it has continued to ensure that all Americans can fully exercise their constitutional right to vote.

Although this decision is a setback, it will not end our efforts to combat discriminatory voting practices. We will keep up the fight.

I urge Congress to pass legislation that would revamp this law. With today's attack on voter rights, Congress must act to ensure that all Americans are afforded their right to vote.

With all the progress we've made, we cannot afford to turn back the clock now."

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