A bridge to the 19th century The Republican drive to repeal the 20th century continues. In this Florida-based version, we learn that the 1965 Voting Right Act, which prevents states from making laws that discriminate against voters and requires the federal government to issue approval for changes in voting laws in certain, shall we say, problem areas, is unconstitutional.

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Florida secretary of state argues 1965 Voting Rights Act is unconstitutional

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