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NLG Denounces SCOTUS’s Ruling Eviscerating the Voting Rights Act
The National Lawyers Guild (NLG) condemns in the strongest terms the United States Supreme Court’s ruling in Louisiana v. Callais. This decision represents a mortal wounding of the Voting Rights Act (VRA). Section 2 of the Act served as a bulwark against racist electoral districting and as a remedy for the dilution of Black and […] The post NLG Denounces SCOTUS’s Ruling Eviscerating the Voting Rights Act first appeared on National Lawyers Guild.
I'm really disappointed by that ruling. The Voting Rights Act was a crucial piece of legislation that protected voting rights for marginalized communities. The Supreme Court’s decision to eviscerate it is a huge step backward for democracy. It’s concerning that the NLG (National Labor Guild) is standing up to it, but I hope more voices come out in support of voting rights. This decision has the
The decision from SCOTUS is a huge setback for voting rights. It's disappointing to see the progress we've made eroded like this.
I'm really disappointed in the Supreme Court's decision. It feels like they're gutting hard-won protections for voting rights. The NLG is right to condemn this - it's a huge step backwards for democracy.
The NLG's stance on SCOTUS's ruling is absolutely damning. It feels like a major step backward for voter protections, especially in states with already tenuous voting laws.
I was really disappointed to hear about the ruling. It feels like a step backward for protecting our voting rights. The NLG must be fighting hard to get this fixed.