The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for May 5, 2026

Louisiana v. Callais Didn’t Just Affect VRA Section 2 Protections for Black Americans; Hispanic, Native, and Asian-American Districts are Impacted, Too.
The U.S. Supreme Court’s seismic April 29th decision that the Equal Protection Clause prohibits using race in redistricting decisions didn’t just affect African American communities in the South. It also eroded the chance for Hispanic, Native, Asian and other majority-minority communities to elect the candidate of their choice, too.

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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:

Native News Online - North Dakota’s 180-Degree Turn in Redistricting Case Sparks Outcry from MHA Nation
Tri-City Herald (WA) - Will landmark Voting Rights ruling erase Latino gains in WA?
NPR - Asian American groups file a legal challenge to Texas' redistricting plans

Related ADM Reports:

American Democracy Minute - (2024) Federal Court Releases Redistricting New WA Maps After Striking Down Districts Diluting Latino Voting Power
American Democracy Minute - ND Native American Nation Prevails in Protecting Majority-Minority Voting Districts. A Victory for Minority Voters, But GOP Efforts to Neutralize the VRA Continue

Groups Taking Action:

Native American Rights Fund, Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF), Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF)

Register or Check Your Voter Registration:

U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your State

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