The Voting Rights Act of 1965 aimed to enforce voting rights for all U.S. citizens, particularly addressing the systemic disenfranchisement of African Americans in Southern states. Signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson, this legislation aimed to eliminate barriers such as literacy tests and poll taxes that had been used to suppress black voter registration. The Act empowered the federal government to oversee voter registration and election processes in areas with a history of discriminatory practices. Its passage marked a significant achievement of the Civil Rights Movement, helping to increase voter participation and promote racial equality in American democracy.