Congress Must Restore Voting Rights the Supreme Court Took Away | Opinion
Newsweek | Rep. Sewell
Congress Must Restore Voting Rights the Supreme Court Took Away | Opinion
Generations of Americans fought for the right to vote, many in my district, overcoming barriers and violence to move us forward in this fight for democracy. The people of Alabama and this country have marched, bled, been jailed, some even died, for that right to vote.
As a daughter of Selma, representative of Alabama's 7th Congressional District, and ranking member of the House Administration Committee Elections Subcommittee, I know deeply the commitment that exists in this country to protect the right to vote and expand access to the ballot.
Our elections are the foundation of our democracy. They give everyone an equal voice in the systems that govern our lives. Together, we can ensure the sacred right to vote exists for all Americans.