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Supreme Court Ruling Ushers in a New Era of Gerrymandering
The 6-3 ruling bars race-based map drawing but leaves partisan redistricting intact, giving Republicans a chance to protect a narrow House majority.
Summary
The Supreme Court has ruled that, under the Voting Rights Act, Congressional districts can no longer be drawn along racial lines, but can be shaped by partisan aims. The result: A dash to re-draw voting districts in several states. What does this portend for democracy?