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What The Human Rights Watch Said About Democracy In The United States Of America in Their World Report 2024
The nation grappled with issues ranging from voting rights and gerrymandering to threats against election workers and the spread of misinformation.
The state of democracy in the United States in 2023, as outlined in the Human Rights Watch 2024 World Report, reflects both triumphs and challenges.
The nation grappled with issues ranging from voting rights and gerrymandering to threats against election workers and the spread of misinformation. Despite significant victories in defending multiracial democracy, concerns lingered over the erosion of democratic values in various states, emphasizing the need for continued vigilance.
Defending Voting Rights
In June, the US Supreme Court made crucial rulings in cases like Allen v. Milligan, striking down Alabama’s gerrymandered congressional maps and reinforcing the illegality of racial discrimination in voting laws. The court, in Moore v. Harper, upheld the right of individuals to seek remedies for voting rights violations in state courts. However, this progress was countered by restrictive voting laws passed in at least 14 states during…
