This article details voter suppression in the 2016 election and provides insightful data into the prevalence of the issue. According to the article, between 2010 and 2016, 20 states had enacted new laws designed to suppress voting. The 2016 election was notable in that it was the first election since the Supreme Court “gutted” Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act. Further, it is important to note that these laws have disproportionately affected people of color, which is reflected in the map below.
