SCOTUS Ruling Tosses Louisiana’s Congressional Map
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The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday in Louisiana v. Callais that Louisiana had unconstitutionally added a second black-majority congressional district, and struck down its map as a racial gerrymander. In 2024, Louisiana had been forced to add this district due to a lower court ruling.
The 6–3 ruling split between the court’s conservative and liberal blocs. Associate Justice Samuel Alito penned the opinion, which represents a shift in the interpretation of Section 2 of Voting Rights Act of 1965,
The 6–3 ruling split between the court’s conservative and liberal blocs. Associate Justice Samuel Alito penned the opinion, which represents a shift in the interpretation of Section 2 of Voting Rights Act of 1965,
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