Supreme Court conservatives appear open to weakening Voting Rights Act in Louisiana congressional map case

Washington — Members of the Supreme Court’s conservative majority appeared open Wednesday to raising the bar for successfully challenging voting maps under a key pillar of the Voting Rights Act, a decision that would weaken the landmark law and limit the consideration of race in the drawing of congressional districts. The high court appeared sharply divided…

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Texas appeals to U.S. Supreme Court after federal judges block newly drawn congressional map for next year’s midterm elections

Hours after federal judges blocked Texas from using its newly drawn congressional map, state leaders filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court.  The redrawn map sparked a nationwide redistricting battle and is part of President Trump’s efforts to preserve a Republican majority in the House of Representatives in next year’s midterm elections.  The Tuesday…

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