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I see you *still* can't quote from VRA where it says it only applies to certain specific states and areas
And yet, you *still* can't quote from VRA where it says it only applies to certain specific states and areas
Since you seem obstinantly unable to follow a link and actually read the act you are trying to defend - here, from the link itself:
THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT OF 1965
as amended by the
VOTING RIGHTS ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1970
Prohibits the use for 5 years of literacy tests and other devices
(found by Congress to be discriminatory) as qualifications for
voting in any Federal, State, local, general, or primary election.
Permits 18-year-olds to vote in any general or primary election
for Federal office.
Assures that residency requirements will no longer prevent citizens
from voting for President and Vice President.
Provides for the assignment of Federal examiners to conduct
registration and of Federal observers to observe voting in States
or counties covered by the special provisions of the act.
Requires Federal clearance of new voting laws or procedures of
States or counties covered by the special provisions of the act.
Extends civil and criminal protection to qualified persons seeking
to vote and to those who urge or aid others to vote.
This publication is issued by the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights as part of
its clearinghouse function. It discusses the coverage, administration, and other
subjects covered by the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and the Voting Rights Act
Amendments of 1970. The text of these acts appears on pp. 11-25.
The text of the act follows and the special provisons sections are listed in multiple places throughout the act, some being a page or two long. Read the damn thing and stop playing games.