Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana's congressional map, weakening Voting Rights Act
Summary
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Louisiana's congressional map with two majority Black districts is illegal. This decision reduces the power of the Voting Rights Act and may affect future elections.Key Facts
- The Supreme Court made the ruling on Wednesday.
- Louisiana's map had two districts where most voters are Black.
- The Court found this map violated the law.
- The Voting Rights Act was created in 1965 to protect voting rights.
- This decision weakens the protections of the Voting Rights Act.
- The ruling could influence the results of upcoming midterm elections.
- The story was reported by Ed O'Keefe from CBS News.
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