Episode 703: Trump’s DOJ Reverses Position on Pending Voting Rights Act Case, Signaling Further Attacks on Fair Voting Districts for Minority Voters

American Democracy Minute

The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Jan. 27, 2025
Trump’s DOJ Reverses Position on Pending Voting Rights Act Case, Signaling Further Attacks on Fair Voting Districts for Minority Voters
The Biden administration’s solicitor general submitted a Supreme Court brief in 2024, supporting fair Congressional voting maps in Louisiana under the 1965 Voting Rights Act. January 24th, a Trump DOJ official rescinded that brief, saying it no longer represented the U.S. Government.
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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:

Biden Administration U.S. Supreme Court Brief - Robinson v. Callais / Louisiana v. Callais
U.S. Supreme Court - All Briefs for Robinson v. Callais / Louisiana v. Callais

American Democracy Minute - What’s Ahead for 2025: VRA Majority Minority Voting Districts at Risk in Louisiana Redistricting Case at the U.S. Supreme Court
Louisiana Illuminator - (Separate case - Nairne v. Ardoin) Republican AGs seek to use Louisiana redistricting case to weaken Voting Rights Act

The Guardian - Fears grow for voting rights as Trump plots to reshape US justice department
U.S. Justice Department - Letter from Acting Solicitor General Revoking Previous Briefs in Robinson v. Callais
Groups Taking Action:

Power Coalition for Equity and Justice, ACLU of Louisiana
Register or Check Your Voter Registration:

U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State

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