in this week's episode, associate editor Carter Pasternak, examines Louisiana v. Callais, a pending Supreme Court case placing the Voting Rights Act and the Equal Protection Clause on a direct collision course. It explores the history and mechanics of gerrymandering and how Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act functions as a remedial tool against vote dilution. The episode walks listeners through the case’s factual background, procedural history, lower-court rulings, and the arguments presented to the Supreme Court by both sides. It concludes by analyzing why the case matters nationally and what each possible outcome could mean for voting rights and redistricting going forward.

If you're interested in the episode's topic please check out these resources to learn more:

https://www.law.cornell.edu/supct/cert/24-109?utm_source.com

https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-louisiana-redistricting-majority-black-districts-ea09df430fa850d4eb7497ae1be9667d

https://www.scotusblog.com/2022/06/justices-reinstate-louisiana-voting-map-that-is-being-challenged-under-voting-rights-act/

https://www.aclu.org/press-releases/supreme-court-arguments-conclude-in-landmark-voting-rights-case