I’ve spent decades fighting for fair elections. Trump is setting the stage for a grim November | David Walbert
Summary
The article discusses how voting rights in the U.S. have been restricted over time, especially affecting minority voters. It highlights President Donald Trump's efforts to implement stronger voting rules and voting district maps that critics say reduce Democratic votes.Key Facts
- In 1982, the author fought a case about unfair elections in Georgia where Black voters were often outvoted due to the way elections were held.
- The Supreme Court changed rules to require proof that a law's main purpose was discrimination before it could be challenged.
- Congress amended the Voting Rights Act to stop election methods that led to discrimination, even if it was not the main purpose.
- John Roberts, once a lawyer who opposed these amendments, is now Chief Justice and has helped roll back voting protections.
- Laws have been passed restricting voting hours, early voting, and ballot delivery, mostly affecting minority voters who tend to vote Democratic.
- Similar voter restrictions have happened in Republican-controlled northern states, reducing minority turnout.
- President Trump is pushing for stricter voting rules like requiring proof of citizenship, despite little evidence of voter fraud among non-citizens.
- Trump supports aggressive redrawing of voting districts (gerrymandering) to favor Republican candidates.
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