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Voting Rights Under Threat as Midterms Approach Amid Court Rulings and New Laws

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Journalist Ari Berman discusses the weakening of the Voting Rights Act and other measures that threaten democratic processes in the US, just months before the midterm elections.
He highlights Supreme Court decisions, proposed legislation like the SAVE America Act, and the potential for increased distrust and interference in elections.

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Journalist Ari Berman discusses the weakening of the Voting Rights Act and other measures that threaten democratic processes in the US, just months before the midterm elections. He highlights Supreme Court decisions, proposed legislation like the SAVE America Act, and the potential for increased distrust and interference in elections.

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