Tag: Voting Rights Act
The Roberts Court already ‘abandons its duty’ — and the term’s just getting started
Welcome back, Deadline: Legal Newsletter readers. The Supreme Court’s first two-week hearing session of the term is in…
Supreme Court could let Trump’s GOP grab more power with voting maps
The Supreme Court could effectively hand the GOP a bunch of House seats depending on how it rules…
US Supreme Court conservatives appear willing to blunt key Voting Rights Act provision
By John Kruzel and Andrew ChungWASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court's conservative justices signaled their willingness on Wednesday…
Supreme Court hears case that could obliterate the Voting Rights Act
Marc Elias, Voting Rights Attorney and Founder of Democracy Dockett and Michelle Norris, MSNBC Senior Contributing Editor join…
US Supreme Court conservatives skeptical toward Voting Rights Act provision
By John Kruzel and Andrew ChungWASHINGTON (Reuters) -Conservative U.S. Supreme Court justices signaled their willingness on Wednesday during…
Why a Supreme Court case from Louisiana will matter for the future of the Voting Rights Act
WASHINGTON (AP) — Voting rights activists were relieved in 2023 when, in a surprise to some, the Supreme…
The Voting Rights Act is at further risk as the Roberts Court hears Louisiana map appeal
While we rightly pay attention to how the Supreme Court is empowering President Donald Trump and his administration,…
Louisiana attacks constitutionality of key parts of the Voting Rights Act
The U.S. Supreme Court on Oct. 9, 2024. (Photo by Jane Norman/States Newsroom)Louisiana is calling on the U.S.…
Explainer-The legal battles over redistricting in Texas and California
By Jan WolfeWASHINGTON (Reuters) -Texas lawmakers approved a new congressional map this week at the behest of President…
Texas Republicans bring redistricting bill to house floor after finally reaching quorum
Texas Republicans brought a bill to the floor of the state legislature on Wednesday to redraw the state’s…
U.S. Supreme Court sets date for Louisiana redistricting case rehearing
The U.S. Supreme Court, on Oct. 9, 2024. (Photo by Jane Norman/States Newsroom)The U.S. Supreme Court has set…
Louisiana’s redistricting case puts the Voting Rights Act on trial
The U.S. Supreme Court. (Jane Norman/States Newsroom)Wednesday marked the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act being signed…