The Heat: US Voting Rights | Redistricting
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The US Supreme Court ruled it is unconstitutional for the US state of Louisiana to have two majority-Black congressional districts. The decision weakens key protections under the Voting Rights Act, a landmark civil rights law designed to protect minority voters from discrimination.
Other states are now moving forward to redraw their electoral maps. #Heat #US #VotingRights #Redistricting #Louisiana #MinorityVoters #VRA
Guests:
Jeff Swartz is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the Cooley Law School.
Jadan Horyn is a political analyst.
Joseph Williams is a former Senior Editor with U.S. News and World Report.
Niambi Carter is an Associate Professor in the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland.
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