Eric Holder departure from Obama administration creates void on civil rights issues

In his farewell speech, Holder highlighted how he and Obama have “fought to protect the most sacred of American rights: the right to vote.” He challenged state voting laws in Texas and North Carolina that he said would restrict voting by African Americans and Latinos.

“I hope that his successor continues vigorous enforcement of the Voting Rights Act,” said Laura Murphy, director of the Washington legislative office for the American Civil Liberties Union.

Source: Reuters

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