The Voting Rights Act of 1965 enacted significant legislation aimed at eliminating racial discrimination in voting across the United States. It aimed to enforce the voting rights guaranteed by the 14th and 15th Amendments, particularly for African Americans in the Southern states. Key provisions included the prohibition of discriminatory practices such as literacy tests and poll taxes, and the federal oversight of voter registration in areas with historically low registration rates. The Act represented a monumental step towards achieving racial equality and significantly expanded voting access, fundamentally altering the political landscape in the U.S. and empowering marginalized communities.