Republican justices appear poised to destroy what’s left of the Voting Rights Act

Republican Justices Poised to Weaken Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court, with a 6-3 Republican-appointed majority, appears ready to limit the Voting Rights Act's protections for minority political representation.

Voting rights activists have expressed concern, with one stating that the results will be "catastrophic."

The results will be "catastrophic."

The case, Louisiana v. Callais, focuses on Section 2 of the law, which requires equal opportunity for racial minorities to participate in the electoral process.

At least five conservative justices seem prepared to weaken the law, potentially allowing white majorities to limit racial minorities' access to elected office.

Author's summary: The Voting Rights Act is in peril due to the Supreme Court's conservative majority.

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Mother Jones Mother Jones — 2025-10-16

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