On Wednesday, April 29, the United States Supreme Court voted 6–3 in the landmark voting rights case, Louisiana v. Callais, to effectively end the protections of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act that had long served as one of the last remaining avenues for Black voters to seek fair representation in the political process. This decision will make it significantly more difficult to challenge racially discriminatory voting maps and, without question, threatens the political power of Black communities across the country.
Last year, NCBL joined the fight against these efforts by submitting an amicus brief in this case in support of preserving the protections and purpose of the Voting Rights Act.
Please find linked here the response to the Court’s decision and reaffirming our commitment to protecting and expanding the fundamental right to vote.
As the legal arm of the movement for Black Liberation, NCBL remains committed to challenging attacks on democratic participation and advocating for systems that ensure Black communities and other historically marginalized communities can fully participate in the political process.
We encourage members to review and share the statement widely within your networks, organizations, and communities.
In solidarity,
Whitley Carpenter & Mawuli Davis
Co-Chairs
National Conference of Black Lawyers
Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement 