Supreme Court rules 2024 Louisiana redistricting map is unconstitutional
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that a congressional map in Louisiana was a racial gerrymander even though it was drawn to comply with the landmark Voting Rights Act, which is aimed at protecting minority voters. NBC News' Ryan Reilly and Julie Tsirkin report on how this could make it harder for civil rights plaintiffs to challenge future maps.
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that a congressional map in Louisiana was a racial gerrymander even though it was drawn to comply with the landmark Voting Rights Act, which is aimed at protecting minority voters. NBC News' Ryan Reilly and Julie Tsirkin report on how this could make it harder for civil rights plaintiffs to challenge future maps.
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