The Fight for Voting Rights in America Part 2
Over nine decades, efforts to amend the U.S. Constitution to recognize men’s and women’s rights have faced major challenges.
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The Fight for Voting Rights in America Part 1
As early as 1789, the Constitution granted states the power to set voting requirements mostly limited to property-owning and tax-paying White males. A few states allowed free Black men to vote and New Jersey included unmarried and widowed women who owned property to vote. It wasn’t until 1870, when the 15th Amendment was ratified, that Black and White men had the right to vote.
SDARJ Call to Action
Several bills that we have been working very hard on will be having committee hearings tomorrow, May 21. Please take this opportunity to support our efforts. Here are ways to do this.
Support Expansion of Voting Rights in Delaware sponsored by ACLU-DE
From Monday, May 12 – Friday, May 16, we invite you to take part in a week of action dedicated to protecting and expanding the right to vote for all Delawareans. Join us for one or more events during this week for a chance to make your voice heard, take action alongside fellow Delawareans, and help ensure Delaware becomes a beacon of democracy and strong voter engagement.
Voting rights of Delawareans affected by latest decision
The Delaware Superior Court struck a blow to the voting rights of Delawareans on February 23, 2024 when it invalidated Delaware’s early voting and permanent absentee voting laws.
