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Louisiana vs. Callais Explainer

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Center for Policy Analysis and Research Voting Rights and Civic Engagement

July 2026

Louisiana v. Callais The Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Decision Explained Overview In Louisiana v. Callais, the Supreme Court limited the circumstances under which race can be considered in drawing congressional districts under the 1965 Voting Rights Act (VRA). The decision is expected to have far-reaching implications for future redistricting cases, voting rights litigation, and minority representation in elections nationwide.

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