U.S. Representative Terri A. Sewell, who has represented Alabama’s 7th district in Congress since 2011, posted a series of messages on October 15, 2025, regarding a significant Supreme Court case concerning the Voting Rights Act. Sewell highlighted the potential impact of the case on protections for Black voters and expressed gratitude for those defending voting rights before the court.
In her first post, Sewell stated, “Today, the Supreme Court considered a major voting rights case that threatens to dismantle the remaining protections of the Voting Rights Act and undermine the ability of Black voters to elect candidates of our choice. After listening to oral arguments, I was proud to stand” (October 15, 2025).
Later that day, Sewell acknowledged the legal team involved in defending the Voting Rights Act, writing, “Hats off to Janai Nelson, Anthony Romero, and the amazing litigators who spent the morning defending the Voting Rights Act before the Supreme Court. We are so grateful for their skill, tenacity, and extraordinary legal prowess! Job well done!! “ (October 15, 2025).
Sewell also thanked community organizers and activists for their engagement in Washington, posting, “Special thanks to Dee Reed and Black Voters Matter for bringing an awesome group of young activists to Washington as we fight for fair representation!” (October 15, 2025).
Sewell, born in Huntsville, Alabama in 1965 and currently residing in Birmingham, has been a prominent advocate for voting rights during her tenure in Congress. She succeeded Artur Davis in representing Alabama’s 7th district. Sewell’s educational background includes degrees from Princeton University, St Hilda’s College at Oxford, and Harvard Law School.
The Supreme Court’s consideration of cases involving the Voting Rights Act has historically drawn national attention due to their implications for federal election law and minority voter protections.
