The Voting Rights Act was passed in 1965 to ensure state and local governments do not pass laws or policies that deny American citizens the equal right to vote based on race. On June 25, 2013, the Supreme Court swept away a key provision of this landmark civil rights law in Shelby County v. Holder.

The Brennan Center for Justice is partnering with Colorado Common Cause in its litigation to ensure that all registered and eligible Colorado voters have ability right to participate fully in Colorado elections.