Deeds Not Words Statement on SCOTUS decision to limit the Voting Rights Act
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Crystal Zamarron,
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LOUISIANA - On Wednesday, April 29th, the Supreme Court of the United States weakened protection under the Voting Rights Act. In a 6-3 decision, the Court argued that Louisiana’s second Black-majority congressional district had an unconstitutional racial basis and did not follow the standards for drawing a district.
“It weakens a Civil Rights-era law and pushes people of color out of being represented in their vote. Considering the dangerous redistricting acceleration that we saw in Texas during the last legislative session, we are preparing to make sure the youth and BIPOC vote is counted for,” said Alyssa Canty, Executive Director of Deeds Not Words.
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Deeds Not Words is a youth organizing non-profit, rooted in gender justice, that galvanizes the power of young leaders across Texas to champion a just future through leadership development, advocacy, and cultural organizing. Deeds aims to build a new generation of leaders across Texas who will advance the fight for justice, equality, and opportunity for all and are fighting for a Texas that values Reproductive Justice, Fair and Just Representation, Freedom from Violence, and the Freedom to Thrive.