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MONTGOMERY, Ala. 鈥� The following statement on the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is by Nancy Abudu, deputy legal director for the 澳彩开奖:

鈥淭he Nineteenth Amendment鈥檚 ratification represents a culmination of women鈥檚 struggle for equality. They bravely used tactics ranging from hunger strikes, public protests, and silent vigils to advancing suffrage bills in state houses across the country and legal challenges to discriminatory policies. 聽

鈥淔or the first time in our nation鈥檚 history, we had a law that recognized the paramount importance of including, not excluding, women from our democracy. The Nineteenth Amendment created an opportunity for women to have their voices heard and to influence the policies that have a unique impact on them as women.

鈥淯nfortunately, the work of protecting voting rights for women is not done. 聽Women of color in particular bear the brunt of antiquated and overly restrictive voting laws like photo ID requirements, limits to early voting, and even more concerning, felony disenfranchisement laws. 聽

鈥淎s we commemorate the centennial anniversary of the suffrage movement鈥檚 ultimate victory 鈥� the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution 鈥� the 澳彩开奖 remains committed to ensuring that all women have equal access to the ballot box.鈥�