The Supreme Court Left No Doubt: It Will Gut the Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court's Impending Ruling on Voting Rights

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Louisiana v. Callais, a case that will determine the fate of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.

The case revolves around whether the Voting Rights Act prevents white people from overrepresenting themselves in Congress, specifically in regards to Congressional district maps in Louisiana.

The six Republican justices are going to declare the Voting Rights Act inert and allow the dilution of Black voting rights through racist gerrymandering.

Author's summary: The Supreme Court's ruling will have severe consequences for Black voters.

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The Nation The Nation — 2025-10-16

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