Summary
A Georgia Democrat in Congress is working to renew the Voting Rights Act, which was originally signed 60 years ago. The act was created after a campaign by civil rights activists in the South.
Key Facts
- The Voting Rights Act was signed into law 60 years ago.
- It followed a campaign by civil rights activists in the Southern United States.
- A Georgia Democrat is now leading efforts to renew this law in Congress.
- The purpose of renewing the act is to continue protecting voting rights.
- The act originally aimed to prevent discrimination in voting.
