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fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

The Supreme Court Is Writing a Slow-Motion Eulogy for One of America's Greatest Achievements

The Voting Rights Act was always meant to be a living safeguard, its strength rooted in community enforcement. Section 2 has allowed private citizens—not just the government—to sue when states draw district lines or enact voting laws that dilute minority voting power.
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fromSCSJ
4 months ago

Nation's Civil Rights Attorneys Urge SCOTUS to Protect Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court will decide on the constitutionality of Louisiana's congressional map, addressing potential racial gerrymandering.
The case reflects ongoing debates about racial equity in voting representation.
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