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Obama also called on Congress to pass legislation that would ensure "equal access" to voting.
Here's Obama's full statement:
I am deeply disappointed with the Supreme Court’s decision today. For nearly 50 years, the
As a nation, we’ve made a great deal of progress towards guaranteeing every American the right to vote. But, as the Supreme Court recognized, voting discrimination still exists. And while today’s decision is a setback, it doesn’t represent the end of our efforts to end voting discrimination. I am calling on Congress to pass legislation to ensure every American has equal access to the polls. My Administration will continue to do everything in its power to ensure a fair and equal voting process.