Supreme Court Poised to Undercut Voting Rights Act
The Supreme Court's conservative majority may invalidate a section of the Voting Rights Act, aimed at ensuring minority voters' participation in drawing new congressional district lines.
The Voting Rights Act, a landmark 1965 civil rights movement achievement, has been largely dismantled by the conservative Supreme Court since 2013.
Once considered the jewel in the crown of the civil rights movement
However, a decision two years ago upheld the section of the law ensuring minority voters' participation in drawing congressional district lines. Chief Justice John Roberts, who wrote that decision, downplayed its importance on Wednesday.
Author's summary: Court may further limit Voting Rights Act.