Republican lawmakers are pushing for actions to disenfranchise Black voters through targeted efforts in the South, including gerrymandering in Virginia.
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Updated Jul 6
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Republican lawmakers are pushing for actions to disenfranchise Black voters through targeted efforts in the South, including gerrymandering in Virginia.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Republicans targeted black voters in Tennessee.Sub-event
- Proposed changes threaten African American legislative seats.Sub-event
- Donald Trump is pressuring Republicans to pass legislation aimed at suppressing voters.Sub-event
- The Congressional Black Caucus moved to oppose redistricting efforts in Republican-led states.Sub-event
- In Virginia, efforts were made on May 28, 2026, to push a ruling on state gerrymandering, while an office defended the civil rights of the Commonwealth.Sub-event
- Voting rights protests took place in Mississippi and Alabama due to shared concerns across Southern states.Sub-event
- Mobilization is underway due to the gutting of VRA Section 2, linking current civil rights efforts to the legacy of the 1964 Freedom Summer campaign.Sub-event
Republican lawmakers push for voter suppression and gerrymandering targeting Black voters in the South.1 source