Voting Rights and Democracy
RADIO (Al Sharpton): Elizabeth Wydra Discusses Voting Rights Court Challenges With Al Sharpton
CAC President Elizabeth Wydra joined host Al Sharpton on “Keepin’ It Real” to discuss legal challenges to voting rights now pending in courts across the country.
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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
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