A Blow to Voting Rights: What to Know About Louisiana v. Callais (2026)

The Supreme Court just handed politicians a blank check to silence Black and Brown voters. For decades, Section 2 of the 1965 Voting Rights Act guaranteed Black and Latine voters the right to elect representatives who actually speak for them. It’s how majority-Black and majority-Latine districts were created across the South — giving communities that had long been shut out of power a voice in Congress and state legislatures. 

On April 29, 2026, the Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais effectively dismantled Section 2’s guarantee of fair representation. 

The Legal Question: Can states draw voting districts to make sure minority voters have a fair chance to elect someone who represents them? 

The Supreme Court’s Answer? No.

Download our explainer to learn how this SCOTUS decision impacts the voting power of Black and Brown communities across the country and how we can fight back.