Tools of Voter Suppression: Past
Poll Tax Receipt

Throughout American history, people of underrepresented communities struggled to win the right to vote. Even when the legal right to vote was won, restrictive laws, active opposition movements, and racially targeted policies inhibited communities of color from exercising their right to vote.
A brief sample of voter suppression faced by a number of groups is outlined below. Follow the ‘Read More’ link to learn more about the barriers faced by each community.