U.S. lawmakers are introducing hundreds of bills to restrict voting and other civil rights.

The article focuses on the increasing number of legislative bills in various U.S. states that aim to restrict civil rights based on race, gender, and sexual orientation. It highlights specific examples, such as Tennessee's HB1245, which proposes expanding execution methods, and Mississippi's HB 1020, which creates an all-white judiciary for Jackson, a predominantly Black city. Additionally, it discusses South Carolina's consideration of a bill that would allow the execution of women who have abortions. The article emphasizes the historical context of such legislative actions and the potential long-term consequences of allowing fringe ideas to become law, urging readers to remain vigilant in shaping a more equitable future. [Extracted from the article]