CHICAGO ─  In the wake of Wednesday’s US Supreme Court ruling eroding historic minority protections under the Voting Rights Act, State Senator Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) said he and other Illinois leaders would continue working to enshrine those rights at the state level and ensure every voice is heard.

“This ruling is a mistake that rolls back decades of hard-fought progress. In some states, it will silence communities and open the door to discrimination in elections.

“We will not allow that in Illinois. We have an Illinois Voting Rights Act to offer protections to our residents and voters, and we have leaders dedicated to pushing forward, not turning back.

“And I am committed to working with my colleagues to further strengthen voting protections at the state level, ensure every voice is heard, and insulate our communities from this misbegotten ruling.”