1965 We Shall Overcome

A U.S. Supreme Court ruling in 2009 permitted the continued enforcement of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, but some justices questioned whether the act is still necessary.

Discussion Points

• What did the Voting Rights Act require?
• How have things changed in the states targeted by the act?
• Are there attempts today to limit voting by minorities?
• Who might want to limit the political power of minorities and why?
• Do you think the power of minority voters will grow or decline? Why?