Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts
Opinionpalooza: Justice Alito Flies the Flag for Racial Gerrymanders (Preview)
May 23, 2024
Legal experts Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern discuss the Supreme Court's recent decision on racial gerrymandering, focusing on Justice Alito's opinion and its implications on voting rights. They highlight the closing of doors for plaintiffs seeking justice and democracy through racist maps. The episode explores how the Supreme Court's decisions may impact the future of diverse democracy.
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- The Supreme Court's ruling in Alexander v. South Carolina NAACP limits federal courts' ability to address racial gerrymandering claims.
- The decision highlights the implications of using political excuses to perpetuate racist maps and hinder democracy.
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Supreme Court's Decision on Racial Gerrymandering
The Supreme Court's recent decision in Alexander v. South Carolina NAACP, with a six to three conservative majority, has significant implications for voting rights. The ruling, led by Justice Alito, overturned a lower court's finding that South Carolina's congressional map was a racial gerrymander, asserting that race was not the predominant factor in the new maps. This outcome has troubling implications for future racial gerrymandering claims and represents a setback for voting rights advocates.
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