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jurisprudence2 months ago

Supreme Court's Voting Rights Decision Sparks Political and Social Tensions

The article discusses how the Supreme Court's potential decision to weaken the Voting Rights Act could lead to increased gerrymandering by both parties, with Republicans gaining an advantage in the South and Democrats in blue states through strategic redistricting. While this could diminish minority representation and reduce electoral competitiveness, Democrats might exploit the ruling to redraw districts favorably, though at the cost of diversity and fairness.

via Slate|
#democratic-strategy#gerrymandering#jurisprudence
politics2 years ago

Supreme Court Ruling on Minority Voting Rights Could Affect House Control and Gerrymandering in Texas

The US Supreme Court upheld a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, which prohibits maps drawn to dilute minority voting strength, in a surprise 5-4 decision that could lead to the redrawing of election maps across the Deep South. The ruling could alter the balance of power that has given Republicans a slim majority in Congress. The court is expected to rule quickly on a similar challenge to election maps pending in Louisiana, which could create another congressional district favorable to Democrats in addition to the one in Alabama.

via ProPublica|
#deep-south#minority-representation#politics
politics2 years ago

Supreme Court's Voting Rights Rulings: Mixed Results for Minority Representation

The recent Supreme Court decision ordering Alabama to redraw its congressional districts has been seen as a victory for minority voters and voting rights activists. The court found that Alabama had concentrated Black voters in one district, making it difficult to elect more than one candidate of their choice. Similar maps have been drawn in other states, and the ruling provides guidance for lower courts to follow. The decision could lead to the creation of three additional districts where Black voters will have the opportunity to elect candidates of their choice.

via The Associated Press|
#alabama#minority-representation#politics
politics2 years ago

Supreme Court's Alabama Redistricting Ruling and Its Implications for Voting Rights

The Supreme Court ruled that Alabama's new congressional map violated the Voting Rights Act, as it unlawfully diluted the state's black vote. The court's decision will force the state to create a second House district with a large minority population. Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh split from their conservative peers, joining the court's three liberals in affirming a lower court's ruling. The decision is a win for black voters who challenged the map under Section 2 of the 1965 civil rights law. The ruling could also affect pending lawsuits in Georgia and Texas.

via New York Post |
#alabama#minority-representation#politics