California Black Lawmakers Announce New Voting Rights Act

California lawmakers have introduced a new Voting Rights Act to protect voters of color after a Supreme Court ruling weakened federal protections. The bill aims to prevent racial disenfranchisement and improve language access.

- The California Voting Rights Act was announced by the Black Legislative Caucus on May 13. - It responds to the Supreme Court's April decision in Louisiana vs.

Callais, which critics say gutted Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. - Assemblywoman Mia Bonta said the ruling allowed partisan gerrymandering to deny Black voters a voice.

- ACLU California Action supports the bill, despite potential legal challenges. The proposed state law seeks to ensure equal voting opportunities for diverse communities in California.