SCOTUS weakens Civil Rights era law for black majority districts

[Morphine Prince 109,645]

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday weakened a landmark Civil Rights-era law that has increased minority representation in Congress and elsewhere, striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana and opening the door for more redistricting across the country that could aid Republican efforts to control the House.

In a 6-3 ruling, the court’s conservative majority found that Louisiana district represented by Democrat Cleo Fields relied too heavily on race. Chief Justice John Roberts had described the 6th Congressional District as a “snake” that stretches more than 200 miles (320 kilometers) to link parts of Shreveport, Alexandria, Lafayette and Baton Rouge.

“That map is an unconstitutional gerrymander,” Justice Samuel Alito wrote for the six conservatives.

The effect of the ruling may be felt more strongly in 2028 because most filing deadlines for this year’s congressional races have passed. Louisiana, though, may have to change its redistricting plan to comply with the decision. 

Source: https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-voting-rights-congressional-redistricting-louisiana-aa5d7dbde7c13654f341d152c2ad5229?taid=69f214f805fd1e0001604d2b&utm_campaign=TrueAnthem&utm_medium=AP&utm_source=Twitter

[Ladle Ghoulash 52,499]

Absolutely vile. The fact that the conservative movement has sought to unwind the VRA since its inception proves precisely why the protections it offers racial minorities are necessary.

[PartySick 172,409]

It's estimated by some that this'll net Republicans 7-12 house seats in 2028 by default.

Dems better pull it tf out this election and pedal to the floor for the next two years.

[Ilia Malinin 2,877]

i had to read this three times to make sure i read it right.

what the f*ck.

[phantasmas 12,364]

welp this is my sign to leave this sh*thole, gonna start making arrangements now

i'm not gonna wait around til they block all exits or til ICE starts busting skulls at the voting booths 

catch yall on the flip side 

Edited April 30 by phantasmas

[Hadrian 2,626]

we're all gonna vote in the midterms and for the next election, right? 

edit:

or i'll get you bitches with these nails

Edited April 30 by Hadrian

[phantasmas 12,364]

Just now, Hadrian said:

we're all gonna vote in the midterms and for the next election, right? 

ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!! AND SPREAD THE WORD TO YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY!!!  (not the republican ones tho) 

[phantasmas 12,364]

2 hours ago, phantasmas said:

welp this is my sign to leave this sh*thole, gonna start making arrangements now

i'm not gonna wait around til they block all exits or til ICE starts busting skulls at the voting booths 

catch yall on the flip side 

also came back to say i wasn't joking lol 

already called up my family outside of US and they're gonna make arrangements for me, hoping to leave by end of year or sooner

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14 minutes ago, phantasmas said:

also came back to say i wasn't joking lol 

already called up my family outside of US and they're gonna make arrangements for me, hoping to leave by end of year or sooner

Can I come too?