Civil Rights Groups Launch Southern Voting Rights Mobilization Following Supreme Court’s Callais Decision
Civil rights organizations in the South are responding to a recent Supreme Court decision with a series of rallies and mobilizations. The decision in Louisiana v. Callais has raised concerns about rac
Source byline: Roxanne SzalMay 11, 20261 min read
Civil rights organizations in the South are responding to a recent Supreme Court decision with a series of rallies and mobilizations. The decision in Louisiana v. Callais has raised concerns about racially discriminatory voting maps. Organizers plan to hold events in several states, including Missouri, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana, over the next two months. These events will also be held online. Further details about the mobilizations and their goals are available from the source, including information about the expected impact of the Supreme Court's decision on Black voters and voters of color.
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