The US Supreme Court has limited part of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, a law meant to protect minority voters. In a 6–3 decision, the Court ruled that a congressional district in Louisiana was drawn mainly based on race, favoring one group over another. The ruling could allow Republican‑led states to redraw districts in ways that benefit their party in upcoming elections. Critics say the decision may make it harder for minority communities to be fairly represented in Congress. 00:00 Supreme Court weakens Voting Rights Act section 00:39 Hakeem Jeffries (Dem), US House Minority Leader 01:42 Gerald Horne, Professor of History, University of Houston 03:47 What was the Voting Rights Act of 1965? 05:31 Landmark law had protected minority voting rights 06:14 How could this affect the 2028 election? For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1
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The US Supreme Court has limited part of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, a law meant to protect minority voters. In a 6–3 decision, the Court ruled that a congressional district in Louisiana was drawn mainly based on race, favoring one group over another. The ruling could allow Republican‑led states to redraw districts in ways that benefit their party in upcoming elections. Critics say the decision may make it harder for minority communities to be fairly represented in Congress. 00:00 Supreme Court weakens Voting Rights Act section 00:39 Hakeem Jeffries (Dem), US House Minority Leader 01:42 Gerald Horne, Professor of History, University of Houston 03:47 What was the Voting Rights Act of 1965? 05:31 Landmark law had protected minority voting rights 06:14 How could this affect the 2028 election? For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1
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