What A Day This Supreme Court Could Change The Future of Elections
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Oct 21, 2025 
Joining the discussion is Stacey Abrams, a prominent voting rights advocate, founder of Fair Count, and bestselling author. She delves into the potential implications of the Supreme Court case Louisiana v. Calais on voting rights and racial representation. Abrams explains how the court's decision could reshape voting maps and congressional seats, and shares immediate strategies for voter mobilization. She emphasizes the importance of community engagement and long-term reforms to protect representation for marginalized populations.
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Case Could Reshape Representation
- Louisiana v. Callais could let states redraw maps without accounting for race, undermining Section 2 protections.
- That change could eliminate majority-minority districts and shift a dozen House seats to Republicans.
Why Louisiana Was Sued
- Stacey Abrams recounts white voters suing Louisiana for failing to account for its 30% Black population when drawing maps.
- She explains Section 2 requires drawing districts that let voters of color elect their preferred candidates when history shows discrimination.
A Series Of Eroding Rulings
- Abrams outlines how Shelby v. Holder, Rucho, and Brnovich weakened voting protections over time.
- Together those rulings narrowed preclearance and raised hurdles for proving racial discrimination under Section 2.
