A 2023 Supreme Court decision forced Alabama and Louisiana to redraw gerrymandered maps, leading to the historic elections of Shomari Figures and Cleo Fields—two Black lawmakers now at risk of losing their seats.
The Supreme Court’s rare decision to reargue the Louisiana redistricting case signals a potential legal earthquake that could dismantle the Voting Rights Act.
From Janai Nelson to Trump administration attorneys, the lawyers in Louisiana’s redistricting case are shaping a landmark battle over the future of the Voting Rights Act.
Louisiana lawmakers admit politics—not race—drove their controversial redistricting map. Now the Supreme Court may use it to dismantle the Voting Rights Act.
Los Angeles County has declared a state of emergency in response to federal immigration raids, enabling financial aid and tenant protections for impacted families.
Ashley Tellis, a top South Asia expert and State Department adviser, faces federal charges after FBI agents found over 1,000 pages of classified documents at his Virginia home.
Greenville, MS implemented a citywide curfew in 2025 that has reduced gun violence by over 60%, sparking national debate over public safety versus personal freedom.
The Supreme Court is rearguing a Louisiana redistricting case that could invalidate Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, threatening minority representation and shifting the balance of power in Congress.
The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing a Montana case that tests the limits of the ’emergency aid exception,’ which allows police to enter homes without a warrant to prevent harm.
Former Congresswoman Katie Porter admits she ‘fell short’ after two viral videos showing her mistreating a staffer and dismissing a reporter sparked backlash during her California governor campaign.