WHAT TO DO WHEN THE SUPREME COURT TAKES OUR RIGHTS AWAY
WHAT TO DO WHEN THE SUPREME COURT TAKES OUR RIGHTS AWAY Based on October 2025 arguments, the U.S. Supreme Court's conservative majority appears poised to further weaken Section 2 of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, specifically concerning racial considerations in drawing congressional maps. The case Louisiana v. Callais could dismantle protections against racial gerrymandering, impacting minority representation nationwide. [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ] Key details regarding the threat to the Voting Rights Act include: Targeting Section 2: The Court is reviewing whether creating majority-minority districts to comply with the Voting Rights Act constitutes unconstitutional racial discrimination. Impact on Representation: Critics warn that weakening this section could diminish Black political power in the South and allow states to disregard the racial impact of voting maps. Broader Implications: A ruling against the current redistricting maps could lead to a, NYT article "reverse p...