Fate of the Voting Rights Act in the hands of the Supreme Court

Voting Rights & Legal Challenges - The Supreme Court is considering a case that could weaken Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, potentially impacting racial gerrymandering laws [2] - A group of white voters is challenging a federal judge's order to create a second majority-black congressional district in Louisiana [2] - Justice Kavanaugh suggests race-based remedies should have an end point, implying potential limitations on the Voting Rights Act [3] - Civil rights groups argue the case is about eliminating racial discrimination in the electoral process, regardless of party affiliation [4] Potential Impact on Elections - Weakening Section 2 could lead to a resurgence of discrimination and reduce black political representation [6] - States could potentially redraw or erase up to 19 majority-black districts across the country [6] - The decision's outcome could affect Louisiana's congressional map, potentially reducing its number of majority-black districts from two to one [7] - Republican state legislators in North Carolina and Indiana are considering new congressional maps [7]