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Statement from Asian Law Caucus on Supreme Court Decision in Louisiana v. Callais

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in Louisiana v. Callais, affecting how Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act is applied to redistricting.
The decision potentially weakens protections against discriminatory maps by constraining how Section 2 can be used in redistricting.
The ruling could leave communities of color with fewer protections in state and local elections nationwide.
The Asian Law Caucus warns the decision is not isolated but part of a sustained assault on voting rights for communities of color.
Executive Director Aarti Kohli says the decision harms Black voters first and undermines protections for all communities of color.
The statement cites potential practical effects like split Chinatown districts as examples of the manipulation risk.
The Asian Law Caucus notes the decision affects not only Congress but other electoral levels nationwide.
The group commits to fighting in courts, legislatures, and at the ballot box to defend voting rights.
The decision's legal implications may widen challenges to maps drawn for removal of discrimination.
The statement underscores the importance of minority representation in political power nationwide.

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