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A proud history and a cloudy future: Congressional Black Caucus hit by Supreme Court ruling
- The Congressional Black Caucus holds about one-fourth of the votes needed for a House majority and has helped pass major laws like the Affordable Care Act.
- The Supreme Court’s April 29 decision in Louisiana v. Callais and Republican redistricting efforts threaten Black political representation, risking over 20 caucus members losing their seats.
- The Voting Rights Act of 1965 greatly improved Black political representation after decades of disenfranchisement following Reconstruction ended in 1877.
- Experts warn that recent court rulings and redistricting could lead to a new era of voter suppression similar to Jim Crow, endangering many Black lawmakers’ positions.
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A proud history and a cloudy future: Congressional Black Caucus hit by Supreme Court ruling
U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., looks on as Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., speaks during a news conference in front of the U.S. Capitol on May 19, 2026 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) WASHINGTON — The long, often agonizing struggle for Black political clout in Washington faces a new, uncertain and potentially troublesome chapter. Black political power in the nation’s capital is c…
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