Report on Minority Voters
The panelists discuss the findings of a new report, “Protecting Minority Voters,” and how these findings will affect the civil rights commun… read more
The panelists discuss the findings of a new report, “Protecting Minority Voters,” and how these findings will affect the civil rights community. They also talked about their experiences at the various hearings held around the country by the National Commission on the Voting Rights Act where citizens said their voting rights have been compromised. After their remarks the panelists answered audience members' questions. close
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John Buchanan Commissioner Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law->National Commission on the Voting Rights Act
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Chandler Davidson Member Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law->National Commission on the Voting Rights Act
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Bill Lann Lee Chair Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law->National Commission on the Voting Rights Act
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