Voting Rights Act Faces Existential Threat on 60th Anniversary as Supreme Court Weighs Private Lawsuit Rights
Voting Rights Act Faces Existential Threat on 60th Anniversary as Supreme Court Weighs Private Lawsuit Rights The landmark Voting Rights Act marks its 60th anniversary this week amidst an unprecedented legal challenge that could fundamentally dismantle its core protections. As of August 6, 2025, the future of the VRA, particularly its critical Section 2 which prohibits racial discrimination in voting, hangs in the balance as the U.S. Supreme Court considers whether private citizens and groups have the right to sue…