Supreme Court paves the way for largest-ever drop in Black representation in Congress
By weakening Voting Rights Act protections against racial discrimination in redistricting, the Supreme Court has paved the way for the largest-ever drop in representation by Black members of Congress.
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Elections Supreme Court paves the way for largest-ever drop in Black representation in Congress April 30, 20265:00 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition Hansi Lo Wang Supreme Court paves the way for largest-ever drop in Black representation in Congress Audio will be available later today. Democratic Rep. Cleo Fields is seen with members of the Congressional Black Caucus on Wednesday at the Capitol. Fields represents the Louisiana congressional district at the heart of the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on Wednesday to severely weaken the Voting Rights Act. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP A historic drop in representation by Black members of Congress may be on the way after the U.S.
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