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U.S. Supreme Court strikes another blow to Voting Rights Act
Filed: Apr 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Summary: In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled Louisiana’s 2024 map was an unconstitutional racial gerrymander.
WHO: U.S. Supreme Court
WHAT: The court ruled Louisiana’s 2024 election map creating a second majority-Black congressional district was an unconstitutional racial gerrymander.
WHEN: Apr 29, 2026 at 10:24 AM ET
WHERE: Louisiana
WHY: The court found the map was an unconstitutional racial gerrymander.
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