Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana's congressional map, weakening Voting Rights Act

Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana's congressional map, weakening Voting Rights Act

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The Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that Louisiana's congressional map, with two majority Black districts, is not legal. The decision weakens the landmark 1965 Voting Rights Act and could impact the upcoming midterm elections. Ed O'Keefe reports.

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