Friday, May 01, 2026

Supreme Court Paves the Way for Largest-ever Drop in Black Representation in Congress

A historic drop in representation by Black members of Congress may be on the way after the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark decision Wednesday to further weaken the Voting Rights Act.

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"Supreme Court paves the way for largest-ever drop in Black representation in Congress" electionlawblog.org?p=155775

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-- Rick Hasen (@rickhasen.bsky.social) Apr 30, 2026 at 10:53 AM

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