Supreme Court takes up Republican attack on Voting Rights Act in case over Black representation

The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on a Republican challenge to a core provision of the Voting Rights Act that protects racial minorities by making it harder to consider race in redistricting. The case could have far-reaching implications for redistricting efforts across the nation, potentially making it easier for the GOP to maintain its House majority. Chief Justice John Roberts, who has a history of challenging the Voting Rights Act, is at the center of the legal battle. The case involves the creation of a second majority Black congressional district in Louisiana, with the outcome potentially impacting the ability to challenge racially discriminatory voting laws.