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The Civil Rights Division Marks the 57th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act

August 5, 2022

Courtesy of Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke

On August 6, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act of 1965 into law.

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Updated August 5, 2022

Washington Post Op-Ed: It is time for Congress to act again to protect the right to vote

August 5, 2021

Courtesy of Attorney General Merrick B. Garland

Our society is shaped not only by the rights it declares but also by its willingness to protect and enforce those rights. Nowhere is this clearer than in the area of voting rights.

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Updated December 20, 2021

Justice Department Launches Task Force to Combat Threats Against Election Workers

July 29, 2021

Background image of flags with the FBI Seal in the bottom right corner: Text: A threat to an election worker or volunteer is a threat to democracy. Visit tips.fbi.gov to report threats to election workers.

The Department of Justice has launched a law enforcement task force to address the rise in threats against election workers, administrators, officials, and others associated with the electoral process.

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Updated September 17, 2021

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The Civil Rights Division Marks the 57th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act

Washington Post Op-Ed: It is time for Congress to act again to protect the right to vote

Justice Department Launches Task Force to Combat Threats Against Election Workers

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