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G.O.P. legislatures in Alabama, Georgia and Louisiana are contesting federal orders to redraw congressional maps that disfavor Black voters. The stakes are enormous.
WASHINGTON — The Republican-led legislatures of Georgia, Louisiana and Alabama find themselves backed against courtroom walls this month in strikingly similar circumstances, defending congressional maps that federal judges have said appear to discriminate against Black voters. It is a familiar position. Last year, the same judges said that, even before full trials were held, the same maps were so likely illegal that replacements should be used for the 2022 elections. That did not happen: Thanks
The opinions that killed affirmative action were written by six justices who all have ties to the Federalist Society.
"We’re seeing a revolution in courts’ willingness to allow elections to go forward under illegal rules." Read more at Boston.com
Even corporations oppose voter suppression By Bill Knight More than 100 leaders from airlines, manufacturers, the NFL and retailers on Saturday met online to discuss action to fight state bills they see as discriminatory. Corporations including Coca Cola, Delta Air Lines and UPS are considering delaying investments in states trying to suppress the voter or curtailing campaign contributions. Recent struggles concerning the right to vote in free and fair elections – key to self-governance – include the U.S. Supreme Court on March 2 hearing arguments about an Arizona law limiting voting acce...