Supreme Court weakens Voting Rights Act, voiding Louisiana congressional map
The Supreme Court struck down Louisiana's congressional map with two majority-Black districts, ruling 6-3 that the state unconstitutionally used race as the predominant factor in redistricting, thereby narrowing the scope of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. The decision raises the legal bar for proving racial vote dilution, making it harder for minority voters to challenge redistricting plans. Justice Kagan dissented, arguing the ruling undermines the Voting Rights Act and harms minority representation.
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Politics Supreme Court weakens Voting Rights Act in major redistricting case, voiding Louisiana's congressional map By Melissa Quinn Melissa Quinn Senior Reporter, Politics Melissa Quinn is a senior reporter for CBSNews.com, where she covers U.S. politics, with a focus on the Supreme Court and federal courts. Read Full Bio Melissa Quinn Updated on: April 29, 2026 / 12:25 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — The Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down Louisiana's congressional map that includes two majority-Black districts, delivering a significant victory for Republicans in a major decision that narrows the landmark Voting Rights Act.The high court upheld a lower court ruling that found Louisiana mapmakers relied too heavily on race when they redrew the state's voting…
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