Join UCLA law professor Richard Hasen as he explores the urgent need for a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to vote for all Americans. Despite historical disenfranchisement and ongoing barriers, the U.S. Constitution lacks an explicit affirmation of this fundamental right, leading to persistent challenges in protecting voting rights.

Hasen delves into the Supreme Court's role in limiting voting rights and Congress's ability to address these issues, highlighting the need for voters to advocate for a constitutional amendment. Through compelling stories of disenfranchisement, Hasen illustrates the importance of ensuring all eligible voters can cast meaningful votes that are fairly counted.

Discover how a constitutional right to vote could deescalate political battles over voting rights and strengthen democracy. Learn why this amendment is crucial in safeguarding elections from subversion and how it could benefit all Americans, including conservatives who have resisted voting reform. Explore the potential impact of this amendment on democracy and the steps needed to make it a reality.

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March 12, 2024

Speakers

Rick Hasen
Professor of Law and Political Science at the University of California, Los Angeles; Author, A Real Right to Vote: How a Constitutional Amendment Can Safeguard American Democracy; X @rickhasen

In Conversation with Guy Marzorati
Correspondent, California Politics & Government Desk for KQED; X @guyMarzorati

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