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Introduction to Federal Voting Rights Laws

The Statutes We Enforce

Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, and Coretta Scott King Voting Rights Act Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2006
The Voting Rights Act of 1965
The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act of 1986
The National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (Motor Voter)
The Help America Vote Act of 2002

Enforcement Actions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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What's New

Information as to how jurisdiction's may "bailout" from coverage under Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.
Information on restoring your right to vote can be found here.

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Updated March 9, 2009