Over time, the United States has shown signs of democratic backsliding, particularly after key Supreme Court decisions. The 2013 Shelby County ruling weakened the Voting Rights Act, leading to restrictive voting measures in GOP-controlled states. The Citizens United decision granted corporations political speech status, amplifying money's role in elections. Donald Trump's interference with the 2020 census aimed to distort data representation. With the upcoming 2026 midterms, Texas Republicans are redrawing electoral maps to secure partisan advantages, and the Supreme Court is poised to impact voting rights further in its rulings.
The US Supreme Court's decision in 2013 undermined the 1965 Voting Rights Act, allowing states to impose restrictions on voting that were previously prohibited.
In Citizens United, the Supreme Court ruled that corporate money is political speech, significantly increasing the influence of wealthy individuals in elections.
Ahead of the 2026 midterms, Texas Republicans are attempting to redraw congressional maps to favor their party, manipulating the electoral outcome without voter persuasion.
The Supreme Court continues to accelerate efforts to reshape election law in favor of Republicans, taking up cases that challenge existing voting rights protections.
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