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Subscribe Now Learn MoreSupreme Court strikes down Louisiana’s congressional map, further eroding Voting Rights Act
WASHINGTON (CN) — The Supreme Court further eroded the Voting Rights Act on Wednesday, strictly limiting how racial discrimination can be remedied in redistricting maps. In a 37-page opinion, the majority held that “because the Voting Rights Act did not require Louisiana to create an additional majority-minority district, no compelling interest justified the state’s use of race in creating SB8, and that map is an unconstitutional racial gerrymander.” Kelsey Reichmann and Megan Butler, Courthouse News Service.
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Survey finds election officials remain concerned about safety, lack of government support
Two local election officials weigh in
By Isaac Cramer and Scott McDonnell
It may only be April, but preparations for the November midterms are well underway.
As election officials with 35 years of experience between us, we know that it’s not unusual to start planning for an election well before any votes are cast. In fact, nearly three-quarters of local election officials have started planning for the fall, including for potential disruptions to election administration, according to a new survey from the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law. The survey asked local election officials across the country about their experiences administering elections, including the challenges they face.
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