States scramble to redistrict after Supreme Court limits Voting Rights Act
Summary
The Supreme Court made a ruling that reduces the power of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Following this, states like Alabama and Tennessee are quickly changing their voting district boundaries for elections.Key Facts
- The Supreme Court made a decision that limits the Voting Rights Act.
- The Voting Rights Act was created in 1965 to help protect voting rights and prevent discrimination.
- Alabama and Tennessee are among the states that must redraw their congressional districts.
- Redrawing districts is the process of changing the map of voting areas.
- This decision affects how states organize elections for Congress.
- The changes are happening quickly because of the court ruling.
- The news was reported by CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion.
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