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Supreme Court Pauses 8th Circuit Ruling. But Voter Protections Still at Risk.

Hello Vote Voiced Community,

Big developments are unfolding in the fight over voting rights. The Supreme Court has temporarily paused a ruling from the 8th circuit that would block private citizens from suing under the Voting Rights Act, giving the Court time to consider hearing the case.

Justice Kavanaugh issued an administrative stay on July 16, halting enforcement of the restrictions in North Dakota and six other states. Protecting your right to challenge any unfair redistricting voter maps, temporarily.

The pause came after indigenous people and voters highlighted the fact North Dakota's new map cuts their legislative seats from three to one. This will threaten representation and upend the outcome of the 2024 election.

The Supreme Court has asked for a response by July 22. This is a key procedural step suggesting the Supreme Court may take up this case.

This case is important because the 8th Circuit Court have ruled only the U.S. Department of Justice and not American Citizens have the right to challenge under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. In America, Citizens file almost 93% of Section 2 cases.

American Citizens from North Dakota, South Dakota, Missouri, Iowa, and Nebraska are no longer allowed to sue to stop discriminatory voting laws.

This is a step back from 60 years of legal precedent in America. If Americans lose the ability to to file discriminatory voting law suits, Voting Rights enforcement in half the country.

Without Americans being allowed to file a lawsuit against discriminatory voting laws. All minority communities may lose critical legal recourse to prevent discriminatory voting laws in America.

Already, the consequences of this court action may result in North Dakota legislator, Collette Brown in losing her seat because discriminatory voting laws will dilute her district.

Hopefully, now that the circuit split is under review, the Supreme Court may reshape every sate's ability to enforce their citizen's right to vote.

All voter engagement nonprofits are concerned about the erosion of the Voting Rights Act (VRA). High profile cases such as Shelby v. Holder (2013), Allen v. Milligan (2023), and now this potential rollback in North Dakota have all lead to changing voter protections on a Federal level.

Thank you for being a part of the Vote Voiced Community. We will bring you updates as soon as the Supreme Court rules.

Stay informed. Stay an active voter and Make voting your lifestyle.

-Team Vote Voiced