Civil rights activists react after Supreme Court ruling on the Voting Rights Act

Civil rights activists have voiced strong opposition following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that they say undermines the Voting Rights Act.

The decision comes amid warnings from civil rights groups about the risk of growing discrimination in elections. Many argue the ruling will pave the way for states to pass laws restricting voting rights for minority communities.

In an interview, one activist stressed: 'This is a severe blow to people's voting rights. We will continue to fight to protect our democracy.'

Video of activists' reactions has been widely shared on social media. You can watch more at YouTube.