Sherrilyn Ifill
Appearances: 1Shows: 1Latest: May 4, 2026
Latest appearance: May 4, 2026 on The Daily Show →
Sherrilyn Ifill is a civil rights lawyer and scholar known for her work on issues of racial justice and equality. She served as President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, leading efforts on voting rights and legal advocacy.
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Sherrilyn Ifill - What Happened to the Voting Rights Act? | The Daily Show
Sherrilyn Ifill argues that the Supreme Court’s Louisiana v. Callais decision effectively removes the remaining force of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act after Section 5 was gutted in 2013. She traces how the law expanded Black political representation and says protecting voting rights now requires overwhelming electoral participation, new federal legislation, action against partisan gerrymandering and Supreme Court reform.