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fromTruthout
3 hours ago

SCOTUS Ruling on Voting Rights Act Puts a Third of Black Caucus Seats at Risk of Being Drawn Out of Existence

In late April, the conservative-led Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision along partisan lines, ruled against enforcement mechanisms used by some lower courts requiring states to draw Black-majority districts to comply with Section 2 of the VRA. Prior to the high court's ruling, such mechanisms were seen as a way to ensure that states couldn't disenfranchise Black voters.
Right-wing politics
US Elections
fromAxios
1 day ago

Democrats get a last-minute reprieve on 2026 redistricting

Up to 19 Black Caucus members could be affected by national redistricting, while some states scaled back and others accelerated map changes.
#charles-rangel
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
11 months ago

Former Rep. Charlie Rangel, whose appeal stretched beyond his Harlem district, dies at 94

Charles Rangel, a veteran congressman and influential political figure, passed away at 94 on Memorial Day, leaving a legacy of service and leadership.
NYC politics
fromsyracuse
11 months ago

Former Congressman, who represented NY for nearly 50 years, dies at 94

Charles Rangel, notable African American politician, died at 94, leaving a significant legacy in U.S. politics.
NYC politics
fromAP News
11 months ago

Former US Rep. Charles Rangel of New York dies at 94

Former U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel, a pivotal figure in Harlem and U.S. politics, passed away at age 94 after nearly five decades in Congress.
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