Voters and Voting Rights

The right to vote is a "civil liberty"; the right to be free from unequal treatment based on certain protected characteristics when voting is a "civil right".

• Introduction to Federal Voting Rights Laws
• Voting and Civil Rights: History and Law
• FAQ: Voting Rights and Discrimination
• The Voting Rights Act of 1965 - Overview

Voter Discrimination Resources

• Voting Rights Act of 1965
• Voting Rights Act: Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped