NJ Strengthens Voting Rights As Federal Protections Are Scaled Back

Democracy expert says state resistance is important while U.S. Supreme Court favors restrictions to casting ballots.

By: NJ Spotlight News

Outlets: New Jersey Urban News

Published: July 20, 2026

Words: 435

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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Joanna Gagis, Katie Crist (NJ Spotlight)

The John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act, signed by Gov. Mikie Sherrill on July 2, protects the right to cast ballots and ensures that minority groups have full access to the electoral process. New Jersey is the 11th state to pass such legislation.

Nuzhat Chowdhury, director of the Democracy & Justice program at the nonprofit New Jersey Institute for Social Justice, said it is an important step in light …

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