Supreme Court rules on Voting Rights Act, striking down Louisiana map
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- Category: United States
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 10:32 UTC
- Sources: The Hill
The Supreme Court declared Louisiana’s addition of a second majority-Black congressional district an unconstitutional gerrymander. This decision weakens a central provision of the Voting Rights Act. Reuters reports this is a seismic implication for future voting laws while BBC says it's a major setback.
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