Wednesday: Stand up for the future of the Voting Rights Act
For decades, the far right has attempted to draw voting maps that silence Black, Brown, and multiracial communities. Right now, the Supreme Court is considering Louisiana v. Callais — yet another important case that could have far-reaching consequences for the right to fair and equal representation. We don’t know how the Court will rule in this case, but a ruling could potentially give states a green light to pass unfair, racially biased voting maps with little accountability. Gutting Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act could allow state legislatures to redraw maps to dilute the voting power of communities and create 19 safe congressional seats for House Republicans. It’s enough to cement one-party control of the House for at least a generation. Want to know more about what this Supreme Court case means for our democracy and how you can defend fair representation and the Voting Rights Act? We’re coming together on Wednesday, January 21, at 8:00 p.m. ET for a national a...