The Supreme Court just handed down two surprisingly timid Voting Rights Act decisions
The Supreme Court recently issued two decisions regarding the Voting Rights Act that were unexpectedly cautious. While the Court has historically been critical of the Act, these latest rulings did not fully endorse or reject a proposal to further weaken it. The future of the Voting Rights Act remains uncertain as its effectiveness has been significantly diminished over the years.
- ▪The Supreme Court decided not to take aggressive action against the Voting Rights Act in its recent rulings.
- ▪Justice Neil Gorsuch proposed a theory to weaken the Act, but the Court's orders did not fully endorse or reject it.
- ▪The Voting Rights Act has been significantly weakened by previous Supreme Court decisions, raising questions about its current effectiveness.
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PoliticsThe Supreme Court just handed down two surprisingly timid Voting Rights Act decisionsWhy did a Court that hates the Voting Rights Act with the intensity of a thousand suns decide to stay its hand?by Ian MillhiserMay 19, 2026, 8:05 PM UTCShareGiftJustice Neil Gorsuch wants to make it impossible to sue for violations of the Voting Rights Act. Mario Tama/Getty ImagesIan Millhiser is a senior correspondent at Vox, where he focuses on the Supreme Court, the Constitution, and the decline of liberal democracy in the United States.
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