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Read the following selection from the article.

In July, following Lewis' death, Democratic senators reintroduced legislation that would restore a provision of the historic Voting Rights Act of 1965 removed by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2013. The law previously required states with a history of voter suppression to seek federal clearance before changing voting regulations.

Which conclusion can be drawn from the selection above?

A
Voter suppression is a response to civil rights marches and protests.
B
John Lewis was instrumental in the passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act.
C
Civil rights activists believe Black Americans have not received full voting rights.
D
The Supreme Court removed the provision to restrict voting in areas with large Black populations.

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B John Lewis was instrumental in the passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act

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