As the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence approaches, voting rights are under renewed attack. Christian Arana of the Latino Community Foundation argues California must do more to protect ballot access.
- The Supreme Court has weakened the federal Voting Rights Act, stripping protections from Latino and Black voters. - A proof of citizenship initiative has qualified for California's November ballot.
- The California Voting Rights Act has limits and does not prevent discriminatory district maps. - The California Democracy Partnership aims to expand language access and stop discriminatory changes.
California has a history of both exclusion and progress in voting rights. The state must now step up to ensure the consent of the governed includes all.