
 Bloomberg Law Justices Split on Race in Redistricting
 Mar 26, 2025 
 Richard Briffault, a Columbia Law School professor and election law expert, dives into the Supreme Court's oral arguments regarding Louisiana's congressional redistricting, focusing on the complexities of race and gerrymandering. He discusses the critical need for majority-black districts amid legal challenges. David Voreacos brings attention to the controversial deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members under the Trump administration, highlighting the conflict between national security and legal due process. Together, they explore the implications on representation and governance. 
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 Intro 
 00:00 • 2min 
 Race and Redistricting: The Louisiana Case 
 02:00 • 10min 
 Navigating Court Orders in Redistricting 
 11:38 • 4min 
 Race and Redistricting: Supreme Court Perspectives 
 16:02 • 9min 
 Legal Battles in Redistricting and Deportation 
 24:45 • 4min 
 Judicial Inquiry and National Security 
 29:00 • 6min 
 Trial Amidst Allegations 
 34:40 • 5min 
 Trial Streamlining and Legal News Updates 
 39:31 • 2min 
