Washington Roundup
The U.S. heard oral arguments in a case over a key provision of the Voting Rights Act intended to protect racial minorities.
The case, Louisiana v. Callais, concerns the drawing of a second majority-Black U.S. House district in Louisiana, which has been challenged as unconstitutional racial gerrymandering.
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The case might result in changes to the landmark Voting Rights Act.
Author's summary: US court hears Voting Rights Act case.