Supreme Court May Upend Voting Rights Act
The Supreme Court may overturn a key part of the Voting Rights Act, which prohibits elections or voting practices from discriminating based on race.
This decision could aid Republican state legislatures in redrawing congressional maps to increase their majority, potentially reducing minority representation in Congress.
- According to Fair Fight Action and Black Voters Matter Fund, a ruling against the race provision could allow the GOP to redraw up to 19 House seats in their favor.
- It may also prevent Black voters from challenging political maps they believe do not accurately represent them.
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Louisiana v.
Author's summary: Supreme Court considers overturning Voting Rights Act provision.