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U.S. Supreme Court guts key Voting Rights Act provision
Filed: Apr 29, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Summary: The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a key Voting Rights Act provision, affecting election-related map changes.
WHO: U.S. Supreme Court
WHAT: The court decision removes a key Voting Rights Act provision.
WHEN: Apr 29, 2026 at 7:07 PM ET
WHERE: United States
WHY: The decision could prompt Republican-led states to seek to redraw electoral maps for advantage.
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