‘One man, one vote’? Maybe Not in Trump’s America
The Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais has significantly weakened the Voting Rights Act, particularly Section 2, which previously prohibited racially discriminatory voting practices. This ruling now requires proof of racist intent, making it more difficult for the federal government to address discriminatory practices. As a result, several Southern states are redrawing district maps, potentially endangering the representation of Black lawmakers in Congress.
- ▪The Supreme Court's April decision weakened Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
- ▪The ruling requires proof of racist intent rather than just discriminatory impact.
- ▪Southern states are moving to redraw district maps, targeting Black-majority districts.
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Analysis ‘One man, one vote’? Maybe Not in Trump’s America A recent Supreme Court decision threatens a core democratic principle. A pencil drawing of a man smiling and wearing glasses Julian E. Zelizer By Julian E. Zelizer, a columnist at Foreign Policy and a professor of history and public affairs at Princeton University. Sign up for Julian’s newsletter, The Long View, here. A black-and-white photograph shows a long line of Black men and women waiting outside a rustic wooden building with a sign that reads "THE SUGAR SHACK." The line extends from the building's entrance porch out to the right along a dirt road. A few individuals are seated or leaning near the entrance on the left, while others stand close together in conversation. Dense trees are visible in the background.
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