The 6-3 decision, involving two majority-Black districts in Louisiana, further weakens the landmark Voting Rights Act.

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 has often been called the crown jewel of the U.S. civil rights movement.

The decision in the case of Louisiana v. Callais weakens the 1965 Voting Rights Act that prevented racial gerrymandering, saying now redistricting done by party lines does not violate the protections ...