SCOTUS saves voting rights
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This is a very interesting ruling. Roberts still holds sway over this bunch of clowns. Without looking, I'm guessing Kavanaugh and Gorsuch joined the majority, and the three conservative hacks voted against. I wonder if there is a new dynamic in this court, given all of the dirt that's come out on Thomas and Alito. I guess we'll have to stand by and see.
evince
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https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna15162
Feb. 7, 2022, 5:22 PM EST / Updated Feb. 8, 2022, 12:48 PM EST
By Pete Williams
WASHINGTON — In a 5-4 vote, the Supreme Court cleared the way Monday for Alabama to use its new congressional district map even though a lower court said it violated the Voting Rights Act by denying Black voters a new district.
The court granted a request from Alabama Republicans to put a hold on the lower court ruling.
Feb. 7, 2022, 5:22 PM EST / Updated Feb. 8, 2022, 12:48 PM EST
By Pete Williams
WASHINGTON — In a 5-4 vote, the Supreme Court cleared the way Monday for Alabama to use its new congressional district map even though a lower court said it violated the Voting Rights Act by denying Black voters a new district.
The court granted a request from Alabama Republicans to put a hold on the lower court ruling.
Not for long, I sadly believe.
evince
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How so?
The decision holds by a one vote majority, the dissent lays a very serious groundwork for overturning today’s decision. If Biden does not get reelected, the new president is very likely to appoint someone who would overturn it.