After 60 years of the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965 holding strong, the Supreme Court is now leaning towards weakening it. The court has slowly but surely been revisiting the historic cases, including Roe v. Wade and Affirmative Action. Given the court’s recent track record, the potential end of the Voting Rights Act has many Black Americans scared.
The shocking revelation came after the Supreme Court heard arguments on Louisiana v. Callais, the case concerning voting districts in Louisiana. Lawyers claimed the state acted unconstitutionally when it drew a second majority Black voting district. The state argued the district was in direct accordance with the Voting Rights Act… And now, here’s where things get tricky.
What Is At Stake?
These discrepancies have opened up the flood gates regarding the effectiveness of the voting law, which has been weakened over time. Justice Brett Kavanaugh even called for time limits on “race-based remedies.” Now, reports determined the court is likely to gut Section 2 of the voting act, which will directly impact Black political representation in southern states.
This wouldn’t be the first time justices have moved to axe the historic act. In fact, the loudest voice against the law is that of Chief Justice John Roberts, who’s been advocating against the act for decades, POLITICO reported.
Source: Yes, Black Folks Can Be Stripped of Voting Rights After this Supreme Court Session. Here’s What You Need to Know
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