DOJ targets illegal race-based gerrymandering amid Voting Rights Act anniversary

The Department of Justice (DOJ), under the Trump administration, is intensifying efforts to combat illegal race-based gerrymandering and voter roll issues. Civil Rights Division chief Harmeet Dhillon emphasized these actions during a video marking the anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. This announcement comes at a critical time, as the DOJ seeks to address concerns about electoral fairness and the potential impact of gerrymandering on democratic processes.