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Marc Elias Explains the Cultural Impact of the U.S. Supreme Court Louisiana v. Callais Decision

On May 11, 2026, Marc Elias posted a video entitled "Something Dangerous Just Shifted for Democracy — And Trump Allies Noticed" on his Democracy Docket YouTube channel. Subscribe to Marc's Democracy Docket YouTube channel here. … Continue reading Marc Elias Explains the Cultural Impact of the U.S. Supreme Court Louisiana v. Callais Decision

U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Redistricting Map with Major Implications for the 1965 Voting Rights Act

On April 29, 2026, in a 6-3 decision, in the case of Louisiana v. Callais, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a 2024 Louisiana redistricting map. All 6 conservative justices voted to strike down the … Continue reading U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Redistricting Map with Major Implications for the 1965 Voting Rights Act