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‘An Onslaught on Black Political Power’: The South’s Redistricting Battle After Calais

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Within hours of the Supreme Court's ruling in Louisiana v. Calais, state legislators across the South were calling emergency redistricting sessions. 
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Erasing the Black Vote in the Deep South – Five Voting Rights Activists Fight Back

ACoM -
May 15 | Voting rights activists from across the South discuss the Supreme Court ruling on Louisiana’s congressional map and the growing battle over minority representation and voting access.
Health

Abortion Pill Mail Ban Would Disproportionately Harm Black and Hispanic Women

Sunita Sohrabji -
A ban on accessing abortion pills by mail would adversely impact women who are uninsured or live in areas with chronic physician shortages.
Politics

After Supreme Court Guts Voting Rights Act, Southern Organizers Fight Back

Selen Ozturk -
Since the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, activists across the South believe the Black vote is being erased.
Immigration

‘Our Lives Are Not Temporary’ – Venezuelans Wary as Clock Ticks on TPS Protections

Roxsy Lin -
More than 600,000 Venezuelans in the US are here under Temporary Protected Status. Those protections are now under threat.
Politics

Supreme Court Decision on Birthright Citizenship Deals Harsh Blow to Immigrants

Sunita Sohrabji -
After a 30-day window, 28 states could effectively refuse to issue citizenship documents to babies born after July 27.
Gender and Sexuality

For Transgender Youth, Simply Existing is a Political Debate

Sunita Sohrabji -
Gael Urquia, a young, transgender activist, speaks about the recent Supreme Court decision which upholds a ban on gender-affirming care for minors.
Health

Supreme Court Hears Arguments to End ACA’s Free Preventive Care

Sunita Sohrabji -
If the justices rule in favor of the plaintiffs, preventive services and screenings would be subject to co-pays and deductibles, disincentivizing people from getting them.
Rights

Supreme Court Louisiana Redistricting Case Puts Voting Rights in Question

Selen Ozturk -
On March 24, the Supreme Court will hear a Louisiana Black redistricting case with nationwide impacts for voting rights.
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