SCOTUS Narrows VRA in Louisiana v. Callais and Extends to Mississippi
Key Questions
What did the Supreme Court rule in Louisiana v. Callais?
In a 6-3 decision, the Court narrowed Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act to require proof of discriminatory intent, limiting challenges to redistricting maps. The ruling is expected to benefit GOP-led gerrymandering efforts in states including Louisiana and Mississippi.
How did South Carolina respond to redistricting proposals?
The South Carolina Senate rejected efforts to eliminate a majority-Black district as part of Trump's redistricting push. Meanwhile, the state House approved new maps by a 74-37 vote.
What concerns exist about the shadow docket in voting cases?
Rep. Jamie Raskin has highlighted the shadow docket's 84% win rate for Trump-aligned cases and called for new hearings. Lawmakers are also urging Congress to enact a ban on partisan gerrymandering.
6-3 ruling limits Sec2 to intent, fueling GOP gerrymanders. SC House passes new maps 74-37; LA suspends primaries with 179k ballots; Raskin presses shadow docket (84% Trump win rate) in new hearing. SC Senate rejects Trump's redistricting push to eliminate majority-Black district. Congress urged to ban partisan gerrymandering. New election law developments include redistricting battles, FEC deadline changes, and influencer disclosure issues.