Two recent Supreme Court rulings on congressional redistricting have different short-term consequences for Black voters in the 2024 election.

One ruling boosted Black voting power in Louisiana, while another decision upheld a South Carolina congressional map that reduced Black voting power.

But long-term, both rulings reflect a willingness to let legislatures do what they want, without effective judicial review
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Voting rights at risk after Supreme Court makes it harder to challenge racial gerrymandering

In two recent rulings, the conservative justices handed state lawmakers new power to redraw congressional maps to their liking – including in ways that end up diluting the Black vote.

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