WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court today struck down Louisiana’s congressional map and issued a ruling that eviscerates Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and opens the door for states to enact discriminatory maps with impunity. As a result, Black voters and other voters of color could face the elimination of districts across the country that have provided fair representation. Section 2 has long served as the primary nationwide protection against discriminatory voting systems following the Supreme Court’s 2013 decision in Shelby County v. Holder, which eliminated the Act’s preclearance system.
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The Supreme Court struck down Louisiana's congressional map, effectively destroying a key provision of the Voting Rights Act. This ruling opens the door for states to enact discriminatory maps with impunity, potentially eliminating fair representation for Black voters and other voters of color. The decision eviscerates Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, a provision that has protected against discriminatory voting
newspaper Read articleWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court today struck down Louisiana’s congressional map and issued a ruling that eviscerates Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and opens the door for states to enact discriminatory maps with impunity. As a result, Black voters and other voters of color could face the elimination of districts across the country that have provided fair representation. Section 2 has long served as the primary nationwide protection against discriminatory voting systems following the Supreme C
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The Supreme Court struck down Louisiana's congressional map, effectively destroying a key provision of the Voting Rights Act. This ruling opens the door for states to enact discriminatory maps with impunity, potentially eliminating fair representation for Black voters and other voters of color. The decision eviscerates Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, a provision that has protected against discriminatory voting systems since 2013.
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court today struck down Louisiana’s congressional map and issued a ruling that eviscerates Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and opens the door for states …
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