Start Here Will SCOTUS Weaken the Voting Rights Act?
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Oct 16, 2025 Devin Dwyer, an ABC News senior Washington reporter, dives into the Supreme Court's examination of the Voting Rights Act, including the contentious Louisiana redistricting case. He discusses the implications of potential court rulings on minority representation and the ongoing debate between intent versus effect in race-based policies. Also featured is Adelita Grijalva, who shares her frustrations over delays in being sworn into Congress after her election, hinting at political motives behind the hold-up.
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How The Voting Rights Act Changed Representation
- The Voting Rights Act forced states to ensure racial minorities were not marginalized in elections.
- That law enabled a rapid growth in Black elected officials by allowing race-conscious remedies when needed.
The Louisiana Case Tests Race Versus Constitution
- The Louisiana case tests tension between Section 2 remedies and the Constitution's colorblind principles.
- The core question is how much race-based redistricting is too much under equal protection.
Section 2 Looks At Effect, Not Intent
- Section 2 examines effects, not intent, so a map can violate the law regardless of motives.
- The Court is probing when remedial race-conscious maps cross constitutional lines.