The US Supreme Court declined to review a 2025 ruling that ends a tool to protect minority voters in 7 mainly Midwestern states, leaving in place a ruling that removes a "private right of action" under the Voting Rights Act. This means that private individuals and groups will no longer be able to sue to enforce Section 208 of the act, which helps voters with disabilities or limited English proficiency. The ruling is seen as a blow to voting rights protections, which have been weakened by a recent major Supreme Court decision. The decision is likely to lead to a decline in voting rights lawsuits due to the Justice Department's limited resources.
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