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Some paid the ultimate price to enact voting rights. Their survivors see America turning backward
By Gary Fields, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 27, 2026
· 9 min read
Holiday gatherings and major life events have come with an empty seat. Certain dates on the calendar meant time at a cemetery, standing before granite stones. They are a relatively small group of people, scattered across different states, but they share a common bond that stretches back decades: ...
Key takeaway We were always proud of that, and now it’s gone,” said Anthony Liuzzo, whose mother, Viola Liuzzo, died on an Alabama highway between Selma and Montgomery while driving marchers in 1965.
Why this matters in Tomball News
The rollback of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 has significant implications for communities like Tomball , where voting rights are crucial for ensuring representation and equality. As the Supreme Court's decisions have effectively dismantled key provisions of the law, local residents may face new barriers to exercising their right to vote. The speed with which Republican-led state legislatures have eliminated majority-Black congressional districts after the court's April ruling is particularly concerning for minority communities in Harris County. The legacy of sacrifice and struggle that led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act is still felt in Tomball, where residents continue to fight for voting rights and equal representation. The stories of survivors like Anthony Liuzzo and Lisa McNair serve as a reminder of the high stakes of this fight, and the need for continued vigilance and activism to protect the rights that were won at such great cost.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 9 min
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