Here’s Proof of Just How Bad Voting Rights in America Are About to Get
The Supreme Court's ruling in Louisiana v. Callais has knocked down the Voting Rights Act's final remaining major pillar, likely diminishing the voice of minority voters in American politics. The decision is expected to have devastating consequences for voters of color, rolling back half a century of progress toward racial equality in voting practices.
The Supreme Court's ruling in Louisiana v. Callais has dismantled a key component of the Voting Rights Act, a law passed in 1965 to protect minority voters from discriminatory practices. The law had given the federal government the power to review changes to election laws in jurisdictions with a history of racial discrimination. The court's previous assaults on the act, including the 2013 Shelby County v. Holder decision, have already led to increased voter suppression in areas formerly subject to preclearance. Research has shown that voters in these areas are more likely to be kicked off the rolls and have their voting power diluted. The latest ruling is expected to further erode the voting power of minority citizens. The decision is likely to have significant consequences for American politics, undermining the progress made toward racial equality in voting practices over the past half century.
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