cross-posted from: https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/55106076
Many experts are forecasting the end of a key provision of election law — enabling Republicans to shore up their advantage in the House, according to a new report.
Ahead of the court’s Oct. 15 rehearing of Louisiana v. Callais — a case that has major implications for the VRA — two voting rights groups are sounding the alarm, warning that eliminating Section 2, a provision that prohibits racial gerrymandering when it dilutes minority voting power, would let Republicans redraw up to 19 House seats to favor the party and crush minority representation in Congress.
Bye bye free and fair elections by the midterms! And people called me crazy for predicting this.
Cannot stress enough how much Democratic states need to stop fucking around and get moving. It’s literal survival at stake here. If you do not follow suit and start a redistricting campaign of your own then everyone is screwed forever.
My guy, please stay up to date. Republicans will be in power for decades to come (legitimately or not). Americans are more than screwed. We are talking about concentration camps for minorities, non-Christians, homeless, disabled, trans and autistic people.