In the Tank for Trump—and Over a Barrel on the Hill
The Supreme Court has expanded its ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, making it more difficult to challenge racially discriminatory voting maps. This decision further undermines voting rights for Black Americans, particularly in gerrymandered districts. Legal analyst Andrew Weissmann discusses the implications of these changes and proposes accountability measures for public officials who mislead the public.
- ▪The Supreme Court's ruling in Louisiana v. Callais has made it harder to contest racist voting maps.
- ▪This decision is seen as a significant setback for voting rights for Black Americans.
- ▪Andrew Weissmann advocates for real accountability for public officials who lie.
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Amicus June 05, 20265:48 PM Concrete Plans to Restore Law, After Trump Veteran federal prosecutor Andrew Weissmann on Todd Blanche’s impending uphill battle, plus a proposal for a concrete legal antidote to all the lying in American politics. Copy Link Share Share <div class="slate-megaphone__slot"></div> View Transcript Advertisement Listen & Subscribe Choose your preferred player: Apple Podcasts Spotify TuneIn Pocket Casts RSS Feed For questions about subscriptions or your Slate Plus feed, check our FAQ. <p class="slate-notification--error podcast-how-to-listen__notification">Please enable javascript to get your Slate Plus feeds.</p> All Slate Plus Podcasts Get Your Slate Plus Podcast If you can't access your feeds, please contact customer support.
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