Black lawmakers decry supreme court voting decision: ‘We’re going backwards’
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Black lawmakers Terri Sewell and Shomari Figures are facing the potential loss of their seats in Alabama's Black congressional districts following a recent Supreme Court ruling. The 6-3 decision in Louisiana v Callais significantly weakens the Voting Rights Act, raising concerns about the future of majority-minority districts in the South. The lawmakers have expressed that this ruling represents a regression for civil rights in the United States.
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The Voting Rights Act has been a cornerstone of American civil rights legislation since its enactment in 1965, designed to eliminate barriers to voting for racial minorities. The recent ruling is seen as a significant setback in the ongoing struggle for racial equality in the electoral process, particularly in states with a history of voter suppression.
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