Black Pastors Sound the Alarm on Voter Suppression Ahead of 2025 Elections

In a coordinated effort led by national faith leaders, Black pastors are raising urgent concerns about voter suppression targeting communities of color ahead of the 2025 elections. At a recent press conference, clergy affiliated with organizations like Faith in Texas and the Transformative Justice Coalition condemned new laws they say are designed to silence Black voices at the ballot box.Rev. Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III and others emphasized the Black church’s role in civic life, urging congregations to register voters, educate members about restrictive voting measures, and resist efforts to roll back hard-won civil rights.“Faith without works is dead,” Haynes stated, highlighting the moral and spiritual imperative to fight for justice. With coordinated strategies underway across multiple states, the pastors warned that democracy itself is at risk—unless faith communities stand up, speak out, and organize.