A century ago, the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924 granted US citizenship to Native Americans, but advocates argue that this right has not translated into equal access to the ballot, especially in swing states. The legislation emerged in the aftermath of World War I, during which thousands of Native Americans served in the military. Despite the act, voter participation among Native Americans remains a challenge, and efforts are ongoing to ensure their votes are counted and their rights protected.
100 years ago today, the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924 granted citizenship to American Indians & Alaska Natives—and with it, the right to vote. A century later, we’re still fighting to make sure every Native vote counts, and that this right remains protected. @IndianCommittee
The legislation took shape in the aftermath of World War I in which thousands of Native Americans had volunteered to serve overseas in the military. https://t.co/4MKtbLEtYM
That legislation took shape in the aftermath of World War I, in which thousands of Native Americans had volunteered to serve overseas in the military. https://t.co/GSuXhdEaTc
It’s been 100 years since an act of Congress granted citizenship to Native Americans, but advocates say that right bestowed in 1924 still hasn’t translated into equal access to the ballot. https://t.co/5NvmZ4NFYN
It's been a century since an act of Congress granted citizenship to Native Americans, but advocates say that right bestowed in 1924 still hasn’t translated into equal access to the ballot. Here's what voter participation advocates are trying. https://t.co/hEb9L6T4MF
100 years ago, US citizenship for Native Americans came without voting rights in swing states https://t.co/9Tq4XqkZBY