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Unconstitutional gerrymander
Coverage of Unconstitutional gerrymander in the Nexus archive.
- Louisiana Rep. Cleo Fields won’t seek re-election after Supreme Court ruled district was gerrymandered
Louisiana Rep. Cleo Fields announced he will not seek re-election after the Supreme Court ruled his district was an 'unconstitutional gerrymander.' The decision led to the dissolution of the district, prompting Fields' decision to step down.
- What to know about the Voting Rights Act after historic Supreme Court decision
The Supreme Court struck down Louisiana’s second majority Black congressional district in a 6-3 decision, deeming it an unconstitutional gerrymander. The ruling impacts the Voting Rights Act (VRA), which has been used by activists to advocate for electoral lines protecting minority voting power.