‘The View’s Sunny Hostin Disheartened By Justice Samuel Alito Claiming “Racism No Longer Exists In This Country”: “Now I Have to Tell My Children That They Have Less Civil Rights Than I Did When I Was Born”
Sunny Hostin expressed deep concern on 'The View' over the Supreme Court's decision to limit the use of race in redistricting, calling it a major setback for the Voting Rights Act of 1965. She criticized Justice Samuel Alito's assertion that racism no longer exists in the U.S., saying it undermines ongoing racial inequities and civil rights progress. Hostin shared her personal distress, stating the ruling forces her to tell her children they may have fewer civil rights than she had at birth.
- ▪Sunny Hostin reacted emotionally on 'The View' to the Supreme Court's ruling limiting the use of race in redistricting decisions.
- ▪The ruling, written by Justice Samuel Alito, states that race cannot be used in redistricting and that the Voting Rights Act only prohibits intentional discrimination.
- ▪Hostin emphasized that Justice Alito claimed racism no longer exists in the U.S., a statement she strongly disputed based on her family's experiences.
- ▪She cited Justice Elena Kagan’s 48-page dissent, which highlighted the historical sacrifices behind the Voting Rights Act.
- ▪Hostin argued that requiring proof of intentional discrimination makes it nearly impossible to challenge racially discriminatory practices under the new ruling.
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