The Jim Crow laws prevented African Americans from voting, having equal rights for schools, housing, medical care, and everyday needs. It wasn't until the 1964 Civil Rights Movement and act that many of the things that had been denied to African Americans for over a 100 years was finally achieved. Today there is an effort in some states to roll back some of the civil rights that have been gained. This is especially true with voting rights. Restrictions have been put in place that are written to effectively stop some groups of people from voting. This includes African Americans, the poor, and older people.
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