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US politics
fromSlate Magazine
6 months ago

The Supreme Court Might Net Republicans 19 Congressional Seats in One Fell Swoop

A Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais could effectively eliminate Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, enabling Republican gerrymanders and long-term House control.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
6 months ago

The Supreme Court Is Being Tested on History Once Again

The Supreme Court may invalidate race-conscious redistricting in Louisiana v. Callais, risking the effective gutting of Section 2 protections of the Voting Rights Act.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

US supreme court rules Louisiana must redraw its congressional map in landmark case

The US Supreme Court ruled Louisiana must redraw its congressional map, undermining a key provision of the Voting Rights Act.
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US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

The US supreme court appears ready to nullify the Voting Rights Act | Moira Donegan

Supreme Court appears poised to strike down Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, potentially ending federal protection against racial vote dilution and racial gerrymandering.
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