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Supreme Court gerrymandering ruling seen as setback for racial justice
Original: Supreme Court decision on gerrymandering will wind back progress on racial justice
Commentary argues the US Supreme Court's decision on gerrymandering will undo progress on racial justice, weakening protections that allowed minority voters to influence electoral maps. The ruling narrows the ability to challenge district boundaries drawn in ways that dilute Black and minority voting power, and critics warn it will let states redraw districts with less oversight ahead of future elections.
Why now: A recent Supreme Court ruling on partisan gerrymandering has prompted debate over its impact on minority voting rights.
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- Supreme Court decision on gerrymandering will wind back progress on racial justice · The Conversation
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