How the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on the Voting Rights Act may give Trump's GOP a possible lifeline

May 1, 2026 - 12:00
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How the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on the Voting Rights Act may give Trump's GOP a possible lifeline
Black Louisiana voters and civil rights advocates call on the Supreme Court to uphold a fair and representative congressional map in Louisiana v. Callais at Supreme Court of the United States on March 24, 2025 in Washington, D.C.

The conservative majority on the U.S. Supreme Court has effectively neutralized a hugely significant piece of voting rights legislation designed to ensure African-American representation in Washington, and the resulting consequences could be wide-reaching and election-changing.