The US Supreme Court, in a 6-3 ruling authored by Justice Alito, struck down a majority-Black congressional district in Louisiana as an unconstitutional gerrymander. By weakening a cornerstone Civil Rights-era protections, the decision could enable more Republican-friendly redistricting. Much of the impact may land after filing deadlines have passed, with major effects expected by 2028.
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