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Supreme Court redistricting ruling could upend decades of voting rights law – and tilt the balance of power in Washington
The case challenges the use of race in redistricting under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and could shift congressional power by affecting minority representation and party balance.
- On Oct. 15, 2025, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Louisiana v. Callais, a case challenging Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act that could affect minority representation.
- After the 2020 Census, Louisiana lawmakers passed Senate Bill 8 in January 2024 to create two districts with substantial Black electorates following a court order, prompting plaintiffs to challenge the map.
- Under longstanding Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, Louisiana's population is 31% Black, but only one of six districts was majority-Black before the 2024 election, producing two Black-majority districts that elected Democrats.
- Democrats could lose as many as 19 House seats, and Texas mid‑decade redistricting could shift the delegation from 25 Republicans and 13 Democrats to 30 Republicans and eight Democrats.
- Since the Court ended preclearance in 2013, the Supreme Court's decision in Shelby County v. Holder weakened the VRA's deterrent, while recent rulings and the SAVE Act threaten further protections.
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Landmark protections in the Voting Rights Act are being eroded
The Voting Rights Act (VRA) of 1965, enacted during the height of the civil rights movement, stands as a testament to Americans’ rights to democratic participation. Yet, nearly 60 years after its passage, this landmark legislation faces unprecedented challenges that threaten to undermine its fundamental protections. The Supreme Court is hearing cases that could weaken provisions of the VRA, including Louisiana v. Callais, a redistricting dispute…
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Balls and StrikesLouisiana v Callais: The Republicans Justices Are Getting Ready to Finish Off the Voting Rights Act
This article is part of TPM Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and news analysis. It was originally published at Balls and Strikes. On October 15…
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Supreme Court redistricting ruling could upend decades of voting rights law – and tilt the balance of power in Washington
Black Louisiana voters and civil rights advocates ask U.S. Supreme Court justices to uphold a fair and representative congressional map in Louisiana v. Callais on March 24, 2025. Jemal Countess/Getty ImagesOn Oct. 15, 2025, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in one of the most anticipated cases of the 2025-2026 term, Louisiana v. Callais, with major implications for the Voting Rights Act, racial representation and Democratic Party power …
The highest court in the United States is considering a challenge that could invalidate the Voting Rights Act, the legislative pillar of minority representation since 1965. The nine sages of the U.S. Supreme Court, with a conservative majority, are looking at an appeal against an electoral map in Louisiana. This dispute could challenge the [...] Article The U.S. Supreme Court is threatening a historic electoral rights law appeared first on Le Si…
Negative U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Could Erode Voting Rights
Photo: A voter cast a ballot with the Louisiana flag in the background. Getty Images By Mel Wilson, NASW Senior Policy Advisor The Supreme Court (SCOTUS) on Oct. 15, 2025 will re-hear the case of Louisiana v. Callais . This case is possibly one of the most consequential rulings on voting rights since the 2013 SCOTUS decision Shelby County v. Holder. Since the Shelby County v. Holder opinion gutted the Voting Rights Act of 1965, there is a deep
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