The US Supreme Court struck down a majority-Black congressional district in Louisiana, ruling it relied excessively on race. This 6-3 decision by the conservative majority weakens the 1965 Voting Rights Act, potentially making it harder for minority communities to challenge discriminatory electoral maps.

The Supreme Court of the United States struck down a majority-Black congressional district in Louisiana, ruling it relied too heavily on race and weakening protections under Voting Rights Act of 1965. The 6–3 decision, driven by the court’s conservative majority, is expected to make it harder for minority communities to challenge discriminatory maps, with critics warning it could reduce representation and benefit Republicans in future elections. FRANCE 24's international affairs editor Kethevane...