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Troy Carter: “The Callais plaintiffs got what they wanted earlier this year: the Supreme Court eviscerated the Voting Rights Act…”

On the recordOctober 30, 2026
The Callais plaintiffs got what they wanted earlier this year: the Supreme Court eviscerated the Voting Rights Act further, giving permission to conservative state legislators in Louisiana and around the country to eliminate Black-majority congressional districts. As a result, fair political representation for Black communities will take a huge blow this Election Day.
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Troy Carter
Democratic · Louisiana

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Commenting on the impact of the Supreme Court ruling.

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