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A Landmark Supreme Court Ruling on Voting Rights

A Landmark Supreme Court Ruling on Voting Rights

The Daily vor 4 Monaten

The court struck down Louisiana’s voting map, a decision that could make it harder for lawmakers to create majority-minority districts.

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On Wednesday, the Supreme Court dealt what may be a final blow to
the landmark Voting Rights Act when it struck down Louisiana’s
voting map as unconstitutional.

Adam Liptak explains the legal logic of the ruling, and Nick
Corasaniti talks about how the decision will reshape American
democracy.

Guest:

Adam Liptak, the chief legal affairs
correspondent of The New York Times and the host of The Docket,
a newsletter on legal developments.

Nick Corasaniti, a New York Times reporter
covering national politics, with a focus on voting and
elections.

Background reading:

The Supreme Court struck down Louisiana’s voting map.

Here’s what to know about the Voting Rights Act.

Photo: Angelina Katsanis for The New York Times

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