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law2 months ago

Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act Case and Kavanaugh's Legacy

The U.S. Supreme Court, with a conservative 6-3 majority, is considering a case that could significantly weaken the Voting Rights Act of 1965, particularly its Section 2, which prohibits voting maps that dilute minority voting power. The case involves Louisiana's district maps and the potential for the Court to further limit protections against racial discrimination in voting, which could benefit Republican-led redistricting efforts and impact minority voters' rights.

via Reuters|
#discrimination#law#minority-voters
law-and-politics6 months ago

Supreme Court delays decision on Louisiana voting maps, impacting House races

The U.S. Supreme Court has postponed ruling on a Louisiana redistricting case that could impact protections for minority voters under the Voting Rights Act, raising concerns about potential limitations on voting rights and the influence of politics in redistricting. The case's outcome may signal shifts in how the Court interprets protections against racial discrimination in voting, with broader implications for voting rights enforcement across the country.

via NPR|
#gerrymandering#law-and-politics#louisiana-redistricting
politics1 year ago

Trump Holds Rare Bronx Rally to Court Black and Hispanic Voters

Former President Donald Trump held a rally in the South Bronx, a predominantly Democratic and diverse area, to appeal to minority voters ahead of his criminal hush money trial. Trump criticized President Joe Biden on immigration and economic issues, claiming his policies negatively impact Black and Hispanic communities. The rally, which saw a mix of supporters and protesters, is part of Trump's strategy to gain traction in New York, a state that has not supported a Republican presidential candidate since 1984.

via The Associated Press|
#2024-election#donald-trump#minority-voters
politics1 year ago

"Tim Scott: Trump's Political Shift Appeals to Women and Millennials"

South Carolina Senator Tim Scott believes that former President Donald Trump is reshaping the Republican Party's appeal to women, millennials, and minority voters, citing his potential to win over these demographics in the upcoming presidential election. Scott pointed to Trump's previous success with these groups and expressed confidence in his ability to secure a second term, drawing parallels to Ronald Reagan's landslide victory in 1984. He emphasized that Trump's policies, particularly on the economy and public safety, have resonated with voters across racial and ethnic lines, challenging traditional assumptions about voting behavior.

via Fox News|
#donald-trump#minority-voters#politics
politics2 years ago

"DNC's Targeted Ad Campaigns and Biden's Appeal: The South Carolina Primary Focus"

The Democratic National Committee is launching ad campaigns in South Carolina and Nevada targeting minority voters, rural areas, and younger adults, focusing on issues like voting rights and student loan forgiveness. The ad blitz includes radio spots targeting Black voters in South Carolina and ads in Spanish, Tagalog, and Chinese in Nevada. The DNC's six-figure investment in each state underscores the party's goal of reaching diverse populations at the start of the primary season, with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris emphasizing the importance of voter participation and rejecting "MAGA" Republicans.

via NBC News|
#ad-campaign#dnc#minority-voters
politics2 years ago

Legal Battle Erupts Over Alleged Racial Bias in North Carolina's Congressional Districts

A group of Black and Latino voters in North Carolina has filed a lawsuit against the state's new congressional map, alleging that it discriminates against minority voters and violates the 14th and 15th Amendments. The map, approved by the GOP-led General Assembly, favors Republicans in 10 out of 14 House seats and could help them maintain or expand their majority. The plaintiffs are seeking an injunction to prevent elections from being held under the current map. Opponents argue that race was a predominant factor in the creation of certain districts and must be invalidated. The lawsuit names Republican leaders and members of the state's election board as defendants.

via CNN|
#congressional-map#gerrymandering#lawsuit
politics2 years ago

"New Lawsuit Challenges Racially Gerrymandered NC Congressional Map"

Eighteen black and Latino plaintiffs have filed a federal lawsuit challenging North Carolina's new congressional map, alleging that it constitutes unconstitutional racial gerrymandering. The lawsuit targets specific districts and argues that the map discriminates against minority voters, erasing gains made in previous election cycles. The plaintiffs seek an injunction to block enforcement of the map and request a hearing before a three-judge panel. Analysts estimate that the new map is likely to give Republicans a 10-4 advantage. House Speaker Tim Moore, who plans to run for Congress in one of the challenged districts, dismisses the allegations as baseless.

via Carolina Journal|
#congressional-map#lawsuit#minority-voters
politics2 years ago

"Bernie Sanders criticizes Democrats for losing working class and minority voters to GOP"

Senator Bernie Sanders warned Democrats that they risk losing the 2024 elections if they continue to lose support among working class and minority voters. Sanders expressed his bewilderment that the Republican Party now has more working class support than Democrats, despite their anti-work ideology and policies. He urged Democrats to focus on economic issues and reject the corporate wing of the party, advocating for a grassroots, multi-racial, generational, working-class party. Sanders also highlighted the need for Democrats to regain support within Latino and African American communities. He credited the Biden administration for its policies but emphasized that many Americans are still struggling. Sanders called for the regulation of artificial intelligence to protect low-income workers and warned that the future of the country is at stake if Democrats fail to address the concerns of the working class.

via Fox Business|
#bernie-sanders#democratic-party#economic-issues
politics2 years ago

Supreme Court's Alabama Voting Rights Ruling Sparks Speculation on Future Cases.

The Supreme Court's recent decision on Alabama's congressional districts shocked the legal and political worlds as it upheld the Voting Rights Act's precedents regarding states' obligations to create electoral districts in which minority voters have a shot at electing candidates of their choice. This is a significant departure from the court's nearly unbroken record of weakening the protections of the landmark Voting Rights Act under Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. The court's previous decisions have favored conservative states with Republican majorities, while civil rights organizations have been the losers.

via The Washington Post|
#gerrymandering#john-roberts#minority-voters
politics2 years ago

Supreme Court rules in favor of Black voters in Alabama voting map dispute.

The Supreme Court has ordered Alabama officials to redraw the state’s congressional map to allow an additional Black majority district to account for the fact that the state is 27% Black. The decision affords additional opportunities for minority voters to elect the candidate of their choice. Chief Justice John Roberts penned the opinion for a 5-4 majority, siding with the court’s three liberals. Justice Clarence Thomas, in part of a dissent that was joined by Justice Neil Gorsuch, asserted that the Voting Rights Act should not apply to redistricting.

via CNN|
#alabama#minority-voters#politics
politics2 years ago

The Changing Landscape of Religion and Politics in America.

The demographic makeup of the US electorate continues to shift, with white voters without a four-year college degree, the core of the Republican electoral coalition, declining in 2022 as a share of both actual and eligible voters, according to a study of Census results by Michael McDonald, a University of Florida political scientist. As non-college Whites have receded in the electorate, non-White adults and Whites with at least a four-year college degree have steadily increased their influence, creating headwinds for Republicans.

via CNN|
#demographic-shift#minority-voters#politics