5 things to know about the Supreme Court’s landmark decision on the Voting Rights Act By James Sample April 29, 2026, 8:27 AM In a landmark decision issued Wednesday, the Supreme Court, in Louisiana v. Callais, struck down Louisiana's second majority-Black congressional district and held that race-conscious redistricting under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 is unconstitutional. The 6-3 ruling does more than reshape one state's map. It marks a fundamental shift in the constitutional understanding of equality, voting rights, and Congress' power to enforce the Reconstruction Amendments.
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The Supreme Court struck down Louisiana's second majority-Black congressional district, ruling that race-conscious redistricting under the Voting Rights Act is unconstitutional. This decision marks a significant shift in the constitutional understanding of equality and voting rights. The ruling has far-reaching implications for voting rights and Congressional power.
newspaper Read article5 things to know about the Supreme Court’s landmark decision on the Voting Rights Act By James Sample April 29, 2026, 8:27 AM In a landmark decision issued Wednesday, the Supreme Court, in Louisiana v. Callais, struck down Louisiana's second majority-Black congressional district and held that race-conscious redistricting under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 is unconstitutional. The 6-3 ruling does more than reshape one state's map. It marks a fundamental shift in the constitutional u
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The Supreme Court struck down Louisiana's second majority-Black congressional district, ruling that race-conscious redistricting under the Voting Rights Act is unconstitutional. This decision marks a significant shift in the constitutional understanding of equality and voting rights. The ruling has far-reaching implications for voting rights and Congressional power.
5 things to know about the Supreme Court’s landmark decision on the Voting Rights Act By James Sample April 29, 2026, 8:27 AM In a landmark decision issued Wednesday, the …
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