Court Ends Majority‑Minority Mandates

In Louisiana v. Callais the Supreme Court held Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act does not automatically force states to draw majority‑minority congressional districts; instead, courts must find a strong inference of intentional racial discrimination before ordering such maps. The decision curtails a long‑running litigation strategy by Democratic‑aligned civil‑rights groups that used effects‑based claims to compel district clustering of minority voters. — This will change redistricting litigation, campaign strategy, and the mechanics by which minority voting power is legally protected or contested ahead of upcoming elections.