Development of the Voting Rights Act: Historical factors that influenced the VRA.

The article focuses on how the U.S. Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA) has been a significant election law in the U.S., both insulated from and part of broader policy debates. It reports that it has been criticized for usurping states' rights and praised for ensuring equal access to polls. It mentions that recent U.S. Congresses have taken different approaches to addressing the VRA, with some proposing amendments. It mentions that the U.S. Congress considers voting rights a policy.