aug 6, 1975 - Voting Rights Act of 1975

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1. This act made restrictions on literacy tests permanent and decreased the voting barriers against Latino, Asian, and Native American citizens faced.
2. Gerald Ford signed this into law.
3. It was signed in DC
4. The renewal of VRA 1965 provisions in 1970 was set to expire again
5. Some provisions of VRA 1965 were made permanent and more racial and ethnic groups could benefit from the anti-discrimination laws.

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