The Right to Vote, the Power to Decide

Call about voting rights with Julie Fernandes, senior policy analyst at the Open Society Policy Center. Ms. Fernandes provides insight about how the US Supreme Court Shelby County v. Holder decision struck down key provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. She also explains what Congress is doing to modernize the ways in which access to the ballot box is preserved across the country through the Voting Rights Amendment Act (VRAA). Debbie Hoffmann, NCJW President, opens the call highlighting NCJW’s unique interest and history of speaking out on voting rights. NCJW Legislative Associate, Madeline Shepherd, explains how you can take action today to educate the public about this important issue. Jody Rabhan, Director of Washington Operations, closes the call.