Voting Rights Act Updated by Supreme Court Decision

Supreme Court upholds Callais v. Louisiana decision, upholding the ruling that Louisiana's congressional map is unconstitutional due to racial bias.
Decision made on April 29, 2023, rejecting a request to recall the ruling.
Justice Alito waived the 32-day waiting period to expedite the decision.
Louisiana suspended congressional primaries originally scheduled for May 16.
Lawmakers will discuss a new congressional map on Friday.
Critics argue the decision updates Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, risking reduced Black voting power.

Constitution | Voting Rights | Racial Bias

Louisiana

Jeff Landry

1 week ago