Janai Nelson

Janai Nelson, the president and director-counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, discusses her recent arguments before the Supreme Court regarding the Voting Rights Act case, Louisiana v. Callais. She highlights how Louisiana’s original congressional map diluted Black voting power, leading to a landmark decision to redraw it. Janai expresses the urgency of protecting Section 2 of the VRA and the potential consequences if it is weakened. She encourages listeners to stay engaged in the electoral process and outlines practical actions to advocate for civil rights.