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The Supreme Courts ruling in Louisiana v. Callais has significantly weakened Section two of the Voting Rights Act, allowing states to disregard race in redistricting for various political bodies. This decision, which comes ahead of the 2026 midterms, has sparked controversy and concern, as it could potentially eliminate minority-held seats and shift power towards Republican leaders in the South. The ruling has already prompted governors in several states to call special sessions to redraw maps, and it has implications for fights over tribal and legislative maps in other states. Despite this, some states are introducing their own voting rights laws to counteract the impact of the ruling.

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