The Supreme Court Left No Doubt: It Will Gut the Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court's Impending Ruling on Voting Rights

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Louisiana v. Callais, a case that will determine the fate of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.

The case revolves around Congressional district maps in Louisiana, which has six districts. The ruling is expected to be disastrous for Black voters and Democrats.

The six Republican justices are going to declare the Voting Rights Act inert and allow the dilution of Black voting rights through racist gerrymandering.

Oral arguments were largely an exercise in justifying racist positions, indicating a predetermined outcome.

Author's summary: Supreme Court to gut Voting Rights Act.

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The Nation The Nation — 2025-10-16

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