How Congress Can Pass a New Voting Rights Act Despite the Supreme Court
The article discusses the implications of the Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais, which weakened the Voting Rights Act and allowed states to create maps that diminish the electoral power of communities of color. It highlights the potential for Congress to use the Constitution's guarantee clause to protect voting rights and ensure a multiracial democracy. The piece draws on historical context, emphasizing the importance of equal voting rights as a cornerstone of republican government.
- ▪The Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais has significantly weakened the Voting Rights Act.
- ▪State legislatures in the South are enacting new maps that undermine Black representation.
- ▪The Constitution's guarantee clause may provide a basis for Congress to act in defense of voting rights.
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Jurisprudence How Congress Can Pass a New Voting Rights Act Despite the Supreme Court By David H. Gans June 03, 20265:45 AM Sens. Charles Sumner and Charles Schumer. Photo illustration by Slate. Photos by Archive Photos/Getty Images, Andrew Harnik/Getty Images, and Getty Images Plus. Copy Link Share Share Comment Copy Link Share Share Comment This is part of Opinionpalooza, Slate’s coverage of the major decisions from the Supreme Court. The best way to support our work—and unlock exclusive legal analysis—is by joining Slate Plus. (If you are already a member, consider a donation or merch!) In the month since the Supreme Court gutted what was left of the Voting Rights Act in Louisiana v. Callais, our Constitution’s promise of multiracial democracy has come under concerted attack.
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