I write to urge action on voting rights reforms to increase access to the democratic process. The recent 5th Circuit ruling that coalitions of minority groups cannot jointly claim discriminatory gerrymandering under the Voting Rights Act is deeply concerning. This decision reverses decades of precedent and undermines protections against racial discrimination in redistricting. We must fortify voting rights through legislative measures that make voting more accessible, secure, and representative for all Americans regardless of race or ethnicity. Protecting the fundamental right to vote and ensuring fair political maps free from racial gerrymandering should be a top priority. I implore you to support comprehensive voting reform that empowers citizens and safeguards our democracy.
