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 significant potential losses in representation following a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated a key provision of the Voting Rights Act related to racial considerations in redistricting. The decision allows Republican-led states to redraw congressional maps without regard to race, which could reduce the number of majority-Black districts. Caucus leaders and civil rights advocates have condemned the ruling as a threat to minority voting power, while some conservatives have praised it as a move toward race-neutral electoral policies.
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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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