Ari Berman
Coverage of Ari Berman in the Nexus archive.
- Conservatives on U.S. Supreme Court take an ax to voting rights
The U.S. Supreme Court's conservative majority weakened Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, enabling gerrymandering to dilute Black voting power. Republican-led states, including Florida, are exploiting the ruling to redraw congressional districts, risking the loss of Congressional Black Caucus members and undermining minority representation.
- The Supreme Court Ends Multiracial Democracy as We Know It
The US Supreme Court struck down a Louisiana congressional map, making it harder to challenge racial gerrymandering, and triggered a wave of redistricting fights ahead of midterm primary elections. This decision is expected to dilute Black political voting power and representation. The ruling may lead to the elimination of Democratic strongholds in states like Tennessee and Alabama.
- The Supreme Court Ends Multiracial Democracy as We Know It
The US Supreme Court struck down a Louisiana congressional map, making it harder to challenge racial gerrymandering, and triggering redistricting fights in several states. This decision is expected to dilute Black political voting power and representation. The Voting Rights Act has been dealt a fatal blow.