Elena Kagan Warns of 'Grave' Consequences After Supreme Court Ruling
Justice Elena Kagan warned of 'grave' consequences following the Supreme Court's ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, arguing the decision undermines Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act by allowing states to dilute minority voting power. The Court held that Louisiana's creation of a majority-Black district was an unconstitutional racial gerrymander, reversing a lower court's order to comply with the Voting Rights Act. Kagan's dissent, joined by Justices Sotomayor and Jackson, expressed concern that the ruling effectively nullifies key protections against racial discrimination in voting.
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By Jenna SundelNews ReporterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to strike down a majority-minority district in Louisiana on Wednesday will have "grave" consequences for the future of the Voting Rights Act, Justice Elena Kagan said.The case, Louisiana v. Callais, centers around Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which states that no standard, practice or procedure should be imposed by a state to deny the right to vote to any U.S. citizen on account of race or color.
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