Sonia Sotomayor Bluntly Exposed the Supreme Court’s Latest Voting Rights Lie
Justice Sonia Sotomayor criticized the Supreme Court's recent decision that undermines voting rights. The ruling allows Alabama to eliminate a congressional district held by a Black Democrat, raising concerns about racial discrimination. This decision is seen as a significant setback for Black representation and voting rights in the United States.
- ▪The Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision allowing Alabama to eliminate a congressional district held by a Black Democrat.
- ▪The ruling dismissed a district court's finding of intentional discrimination against Black Alabamians.
- ▪Sonia Sotomayor highlighted the implications of this decision for Black voting rights and representation.
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Jurisprudence Sonia Sotomayor Bluntly Exposed the Supreme Court’s Latest Voting Rights Lie By Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern June 03, 20263:20 PM Justice Sonia Sotomayor called out the majority. Photo illustration by Slate. Photos by Chip Somodevilla/Pool/AFP via Getty Images and supremecourt.gov. Copy Link Share Share Comment Copy Link Share Share Comment This is part of Opinionpalooza, Slate’s coverage of the major decisions from the Supreme Court. Keep up with all of our Supreme Court coverage and analysis by signing up for weekly email roundups. The best way to support our work—and unlock exclusive legal analysis—is by joining Slate Plus.
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