Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20150805:22:17:00
But make no mistake, this is a big victory. after conservatives on the supreme court gutted section 5 of the voting rights act in 2013, texas ruled to enact the restrictive voter i.d. law. since the state no longer had to clear voting law changes with the department of justice. today's news could have big implications for the fight for voting rights across the country. we're still waiting on a decision in the voting rights trial in north carolina, which also hinges on section 2 of the law. we've got a long way to go. but this is an important step in the right direction. joining me now by phone...