Supreme Court strikes down Alabama congressional map in victory for voting rights advocates |
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Written by The Hill Press |
Friday, 09 June 2023 09:41 |
Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh joined the court’s three liberals in the majority, preserving precedents that govern how courts weigh racial discrimination challenges to voting maps. WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down Alabama’s congressional map, a surprise ruling that it likely violates the Voting Rights Act by diluting the power of Black voters. |