This is Gavin Newsom And, This Is Trump’s Attack on Voting Rights With Jasmine Crockett
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Aug 20, 2025 
Jasmine Crockett, a civil rights attorney and U.S. Representative for Texas's 30th district, discusses the alarming threats to democracy, focusing on Donald Trump’s systematic attacks on voting rights. She highlights the consequences of gerrymandering, especially in Texas, and the necessity for legislative measures like the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Crockett also critiques the disparate approaches of Democrats and Republicans towards voter participation, emphasizing the importance of political accountability and community mobilization in safeguarding democracy.
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State Actions Threaten National Democracy
- Jasmine Crockett warns Texas actions are part of a coordinated attack that can dismantle democracy nationwide.
- She frames this as a moral crisis beyond party lines demanding urgent collective response.
Push Back With Moral Clarity
- Crockett urges collective pushback and moral clarity to stop democratic erosion.
- She encourages Democrats to be courageous and act decisively rather than prioritize bipartisanship.
Federal Voting Laws Prevent State Suppression
- Crockett says failing to pass federal voting protections left states free to suppress votes after Shelby County.
- She argues the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act would have prevented current redistricting harms.
