The Black Caucus is the 'conscience of Congress.' Supreme Court ruling has it bracing for a big hit
The Congressional Black Caucus is preparing for potential losses in representation following a Supreme Court ruling that weakened Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, which had protected minority voting power in redistricting. Members of the caucus and Democratic leaders condemned the decision, calling it a threat to Black voters' political influence and a partisan power grab. Republican-led states are expected to redraw congressional maps without considering race, potentially reducing the number of majority-minority districts and altering the composition of Congress in future elections.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onThe Black Caucus is the 'conscience of Congress.' Supreme Court ruling has it bracing for a big hitBlack members of Congress are bracing for a crippling shakeup of their ranks after a Supreme Court ruling gutted a key section of the Voting Rights Act that had protected minority communities in political redistricting and helped boost their representa...ByTERRY TANG Associated PressApril 30, 2026, 12:02 AM1:24Rep.
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