By MARK SHERMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday weakened a landmark Civil Rights-era law that has increased minority representation in Congress and elsewhere, striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana and opening the door for more redistricting across the country that could aid Republican efforts to control the House. In a 6-3 ruling, the court’s conservative majority found that Louisiana district represented by Democrat Cleo Fields relied too heavily on race. Chief Justice John Roberts had described the 6th Congressional District as a “snake” that stretches more than 200 miles (320 kilometers) to link parts of Shreveport, Alexandria, Lafayette and Baton Rouge. “That map is an unconstitutional gerrymander,” Justice Samuel Alito wrote for the six conservatives.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday weakened a landmark Civil Rights-era law that has increased minority representation in Congress and elsewhere, striking down a majority-Black congressional district in Louisiana and opening the door for more redistricting across the country that could aid Republican efforts to control the House. In a 6-3 ruling, the court’s conservative majority found that Louisiana district represented by Democrat Cleo Fields relied too heavily on race. Chief Jus
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Open original open_in_newBy MARK SHERMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday weakened a landmark Civil Rights-era law that has increased minority representation in Congress and elsewhere, striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana and opening the door for more redistricting across the country that could aid Republican efforts to control the House. In a 6-3 ruling, the court’s conservative majority found that Louisiana district represented by Democrat Cleo Fields relied too heavily on
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The Supreme Court weakened a landmark Civil Rights-era law by striking down a majority-Black congressional district in Louisiana, allowing for potential redistricting that could aid Republican efforts to control the House. The court's conservative majority ruled that the district relied too heavily on race, effectively opening the door for more gerrymandering across the country. This decision could have significant implications for minority representation in Congress.
The Supreme Court has weakened a landmark Civil Rights-era law, allowing Republican efforts to control the House of Representatives to gain momentum. This decision effectively reduces the law's protections, giving more power to state and local governments. The ruling is a significant blow to civil rights advocates.
The Supreme Court weakened a landmark Civil Rights-era law by striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana, which could lead to more redistricting that aids Republican efforts to control the House. The court's conservative majority found that the district relied too heavily on race. This ruling opens the door for similar redistricting across the country.
The Supreme Court has weakened a landmark Civil Rights-era law in a Louisiana case, allowing employers to discriminate against employees based on their voting history. This decision is a significant blow to the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which was designed to protect the rights of racial and ethnic minorities. The ruling will likely aid the Republican Party in its efforts to restrict voting rights.
Supreme Court weakens a landmark Civil Rights-era law and aids GOP efforts to control the House WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday hollowed out a landmark Civil Rights-era …
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday weakened a landmark Civil Rights-era law that has increased minority representation in Congress and elsewhere, striking down a majority-Black congressional district in …
By MARK SHERMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday weakened a landmark Civil Rights-era law that has increased minority representation in Congress and elsewhere, striking down a majority …
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