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The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Oct. 17, 2025
Outlook for the Voting Rights Act Dims, as Court’s Conservatives Appear to Turn Away From Their Own Precedent
The conservative majority of the U.S. Supreme Court appeared to agree Oct. 15th with arguments that the Voting Rights Act Section 2’s majority-minority voting districts conflicted with the 14th Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause. A decision is expected next year.
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Today’s Links
Articles & Resources:
NAACP Legal Defense Fund – Louisiana v. Callais: Protecting fair representation for Black voters in Louisiana and safeguarding the Voting Rights Act
U.S. Supreme Court - Transcript of Oral Arguments in Louisiana v. Callais
Supreme Court Oral Arguments - Audio with transcript on Louisiana v. Callais
SCOTUS Blog - Court appears ready to curtail major provision of the Voting Rights Act
BallotPedia - Majority Minority Districts
Groups Taking Action:
Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, ACLU, Legal Defense Fund, Power Coalition for Equity and Justice
Register or Check Your Voter Registration:
U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your State
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