Statement from Congresswoman Beatty on Today’s Supreme Court Decision to Strike Down Louisiana’s Voting Map; Gutting the Voting Rights Act

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty; Chair Emerita of the Congressional Black Caucus, issued the following statement on the United States Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais, gutting Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA):

"Today's devastating decision from the Supreme Court weakens the hard-fought Voting Rights Act of 1965-a law born to protect Black voters and ensure meaningful participation in our democracy. The truth is undeniable: this ruling eviscerates a critical civil rights protection, wholly stripping Black voters of their representation, emboldening voter suppression and undoing decades of progress."

"Voting rights are the very foundation of our democracy. And yet, despite that legacy, conservative voices on the Court have made it painfully clear that Black Americans are being denied their right to representation."

"Make no mistake: we come from a legacy of resistance, resilience, and relentless pursuit of justice. That legacy will continue, with more fervor than ever before. We will stand up against voter suppression."

"I remain unwaveringly committed to the fight for voting rights and equitable representation for Black voters."

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