Supreme Court Ruling Ushers in a New Era of Gerrymandering

How a high court ruling guts Black voting districts

The Supreme Court’s recent decision in Louisiana v. Callais has gutted one of the main powers of the Voting Rights Act - its capacity to protect equal

CBS Slams ‘Conservative Court’ and ‘Race-Conscious’ Policy Rulings

On CBS News Sunday Morning, CBS chief Washington analyst Robert Costa presented a story with comparisons of the recent Supreme Court’s Callais v. Louisiana decision to the civil rights movement, and predicted the Court, led by Justice John Roberts, would be remembered for its decisions on “race-conscious” policies. CBS’s Jane Pauley introduced Costa’s story as the court’s decision “causing turmoil.” Costa’s package began with a clip from former …

Supreme Court ruling ushers in a new era of gerrymandering

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?

The Race-Obsessed Left Complains When the Supreme Court Issues a Colorblind Ruling

Supreme Court's colorblind ruling on race and gerrymandering sparks political debate.

Supreme Court’s gerrymandering ruling guts protections for minority voters

Gerrymandering epitomizes the sleazy side of American politics. It’s typically used by those in power to prevent others from being heard. Nonetheless, language in the Constitution prohibits gerrymandering along racial and ethnic lines.

It’s Time to End Montana’s Race-Based Gerrymandering

The recent Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana v. Callais delivered a decisive 6-3 victory for the Constitution and equal treatment under the law. The Court struck down Louisiana’s racially gerrymandered congressional map, ruling that race cannot be the predominant factor in drawing districts even under claims of Voting Rights Act compliance. Justice Alito made clear: the Equal Protection Clause forbids turning electoral maps into tools of racial …