Tag: Voting Rights Act
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…