Court decides major Voting Rights Act case

Supreme Court News and Analysis: April 29, 2026

Highlights from the Week's Developments at the Supreme Court

• Major Ruling in Louisiana v. Callais: The Supreme Court issued a significant decision on Wednesday in Louisiana v. Callais, striking down Louisiana’s congressional map due to race-based discrimination and limiting the use of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA). Justice Samuel Alito wrote for the majority, while Justice Elena Kagan authored a dissent joined by Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Ketanji Brown Jackson.

News Roundup

• Louisiana v. Callais: The court ruled that Louisiana’s congressional map was an unconstitutional gerrymander because it used race as a primary factor in drawing the boundaries of one district, violating Section 2 of the VRA.

• Temporary Protected Status (TPS): The justices heard oral arguments on Wednesday regarding whether the Trump administration acted properly in revoking Temporary Protected Status for Haitian and Syrian nationals.

Media Coverage

• Headlines from Major Outlets:
  • The Washington Post: Supreme Court limits key provision of the landmark Voting Rights Act

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