The Callais ruling underscores what many of us already knew. This regime is trying to consolidate power in the hands of the few. My only hope is that it is enough of a wake up call for all of us to organize and fight back.
If I were a fan of conspiracy theories, I would feel that someone on the Supreme Court somehow (illegally) communicated with red state leaders of their intent on Callais in advance. We see how these various states had plans ready to go as soon as the decision was announced. The Supreme Court is CORRUPT (well, actually six of the justices including the Chief Justice). By the way, just because the Court ruled that way did not force all these states to change their maps. But in just a few days, all these changes were approved and Black people were deprived of the representation they want. In addition, they halted voting already in progress in some states. That has got to be illegal. And based on remarks from the politicians, they are giddy with excitement that they could now eliminate minority-majority districts. When Democrates are back in power, they must institute reforms at the Supreme Court. No more shadow docket. All opinions must be signed by all justices. Increase the size of the Court to 13 and install term limits.
Alan, the MAGAts in the Louisiana legislature (I live in this racist state) have been chomping at the bit to restrict Black representation long before LA v. Callais landed in the lap of the corrupt SCOTUS. If/when the court ruled to plunge the dagger into the heart of the VRA, these haters of representative democracy were cocked and ready to eliminate, either in whole or in part, any semblance of proportional representation in our congressional delegation. 33% of the state's citizens are Black but as of yesterday, the congressional map now has 5 MAGAt/white districts and 1 Dem/Black.
Growing up, I heard the phrase "The South shall rise again." Little did I know that would morph into "The Jim Crow South has risen again" in 2026. This whole affair brings shame and humiliation to an entire region of the country and the creation of a MAGAt white oligarchy is happening before our very eyes.
After they succeed in beating down people of color the MAGA Fascists will be coming for those of us who aren't Christian, or those they believe are not the correct variety of Christian. No decent human being will be safe in MAGA America.
I’m so grateful that I live close enough to Montgomery, Alabama to participate in this event. I am willing to do whatever it takes to ensure justice, liberty, fairness, equality and democracy for all Americans and that includes people of all colors, backgrounds and walks of life. We must all vote if it means the polling locations are totally swamped and overwhelmed. Unless you vote absentee in Alabama you must stand in line on election day to cast a ballot. No early voting in our state. I hope the southern part of my state where all the redistricting is supposed to take place is absolutely swamped with people. The key is to vote, vote, vote!
Thank you Jennifer for your ongoing tireless efforts. Jim Crow redistricting is on fire, Congressional Democrats are NOT going to save us (still only less than 5% are taking action!) & we can only hope We The People save our Democracy, Humanity, Earth with a 3.5% NK4 turnout July 1st - shameful we’ve not (yet) reached this necessary level of participation to topple the t regime. EVERYONE must take some action. Nationwide peaceful protests once every few months is NOT going to topple the t regime…look to the courage of Minnesotans who took to the street everyday! - and Hungary!
Powerful and inspiring. I want to paste these words on my bathroom mirror to remind me everyday that this is MY fight, not just that of my Black and Brown neighbors.
Marc Elias of Democracy Docket, urges businesses, law firms and former Congress members who voted to preserve the voting rights in the past, to speak up loudly about this! They need to join the civil rights activists and not just count on them to have their voices heard. Where are they?
Ms Brown is right - the path of incrementalism is dead & needs to be replaced with a full blown analysis of the Constitution to address areas/issues where the language is soft & has allowed the Rethuglicans to cede power to the unitary executive.
“ has allowed the Rethuglicans to cede power to the unitary executive.”
I’m not sure what can be done in cases where Congress deliberately chooses not to act. If the Congress majority chooses to cede power to a unitary executive, what can be done about that? If that is made illegal, who would enforce it?
“White supremacists’ tactics have evolved, but their aim has not changed. “
So….SO….Stupid. People are people. Everybody has to be some color. Such Neanderthal thinking. But, it’s just as much about a power grab by Republicans, and creating more unfairness in voting. The First Amendment needs to be amended to also prohibit discrimination on the basis of: political party, and who you vote for!
Growing up, I remember reading about and watching news casts of the vicious leaders and people of the Civil Rights era. I have always wondered what their grandchildren think of them now. I wish locate some of them and ask "What do you think of your grandfather's role/participation in the events of Selma/Memphis/Philadelphia, MS, et al? Then, ensure that these testimonies are shared broadly, and ask present day leaders/promotors of the return to Jim Crow, "Is this how you want to be remembered by you family?"
The Callais ruling underscores what many of us already knew. This regime is trying to consolidate power in the hands of the few. My only hope is that it is enough of a wake up call for all of us to organize and fight back.
Thomas has a red neck.
Daniel, also take a look at his butt....
If I were a fan of conspiracy theories, I would feel that someone on the Supreme Court somehow (illegally) communicated with red state leaders of their intent on Callais in advance. We see how these various states had plans ready to go as soon as the decision was announced. The Supreme Court is CORRUPT (well, actually six of the justices including the Chief Justice). By the way, just because the Court ruled that way did not force all these states to change their maps. But in just a few days, all these changes were approved and Black people were deprived of the representation they want. In addition, they halted voting already in progress in some states. That has got to be illegal. And based on remarks from the politicians, they are giddy with excitement that they could now eliminate minority-majority districts. When Democrates are back in power, they must institute reforms at the Supreme Court. No more shadow docket. All opinions must be signed by all justices. Increase the size of the Court to 13 and install term limits.
Alan, the MAGAts in the Louisiana legislature (I live in this racist state) have been chomping at the bit to restrict Black representation long before LA v. Callais landed in the lap of the corrupt SCOTUS. If/when the court ruled to plunge the dagger into the heart of the VRA, these haters of representative democracy were cocked and ready to eliminate, either in whole or in part, any semblance of proportional representation in our congressional delegation. 33% of the state's citizens are Black but as of yesterday, the congressional map now has 5 MAGAt/white districts and 1 Dem/Black.
Growing up, I heard the phrase "The South shall rise again." Little did I know that would morph into "The Jim Crow South has risen again" in 2026. This whole affair brings shame and humiliation to an entire region of the country and the creation of a MAGAt white oligarchy is happening before our very eyes.
After they succeed in beating down people of color the MAGA Fascists will be coming for those of us who aren't Christian, or those they believe are not the correct variety of Christian. No decent human being will be safe in MAGA America.
Women are also on their hit list.
Remember the words of the Rev. Martin Niemöller "first they came for....."
Thank you for covering this clearly and honestly. Your journalism can help move mountains. Sorely needed.
How do we effectively get the word out? Those who most need to read this honest journalism do not; they will not expose themselves to it.
I’m so grateful that I live close enough to Montgomery, Alabama to participate in this event. I am willing to do whatever it takes to ensure justice, liberty, fairness, equality and democracy for all Americans and that includes people of all colors, backgrounds and walks of life. We must all vote if it means the polling locations are totally swamped and overwhelmed. Unless you vote absentee in Alabama you must stand in line on election day to cast a ballot. No early voting in our state. I hope the southern part of my state where all the redistricting is supposed to take place is absolutely swamped with people. The key is to vote, vote, vote!
Happy Contrarian here!
We may have to take water and sandwiches with us to sustain ourseves, since our friends can no longer offer those in lines sustinence.
Thank you Jennifer for your ongoing tireless efforts. Jim Crow redistricting is on fire, Congressional Democrats are NOT going to save us (still only less than 5% are taking action!) & we can only hope We The People save our Democracy, Humanity, Earth with a 3.5% NK4 turnout July 1st - shameful we’ve not (yet) reached this necessary level of participation to topple the t regime. EVERYONE must take some action. Nationwide peaceful protests once every few months is NOT going to topple the t regime…look to the courage of Minnesotans who took to the street everyday! - and Hungary!
The magic word is still EPSTEIN.
I never thought that the Supreme Court could ever be so disgusting. Please carry on Kagan, Brown and Sotomayor...you are true American Heroes.
Thanks for this informative article. Just donated money to Black Voters Matter thru Act Blue.
Yes, a pluralistic democracy is a healthy democracy. A healthy democracy is a prerequisite to a healthy society.
We The People must work even harder to dissolve the ignorant & uninformed maga supporters who still remain ignorantly uninformed today!!
Indomitable Black people of America, the rest of us can only gain by your determination, militance, and faith in a colorblind USA.
Powerful and inspiring. I want to paste these words on my bathroom mirror to remind me everyday that this is MY fight, not just that of my Black and Brown neighbors.
Marc Elias of Democracy Docket, urges businesses, law firms and former Congress members who voted to preserve the voting rights in the past, to speak up loudly about this! They need to join the civil rights activists and not just count on them to have their voices heard. Where are they?
Ms Brown is right - the path of incrementalism is dead & needs to be replaced with a full blown analysis of the Constitution to address areas/issues where the language is soft & has allowed the Rethuglicans to cede power to the unitary executive.
“ has allowed the Rethuglicans to cede power to the unitary executive.”
I’m not sure what can be done in cases where Congress deliberately chooses not to act. If the Congress majority chooses to cede power to a unitary executive, what can be done about that? If that is made illegal, who would enforce it?
That is one of the tricky issues our Constitutional scholars will have to wrestle with.
“White supremacists’ tactics have evolved, but their aim has not changed. “
So….SO….Stupid. People are people. Everybody has to be some color. Such Neanderthal thinking. But, it’s just as much about a power grab by Republicans, and creating more unfairness in voting. The First Amendment needs to be amended to also prohibit discrimination on the basis of: political party, and who you vote for!
Growing up, I remember reading about and watching news casts of the vicious leaders and people of the Civil Rights era. I have always wondered what their grandchildren think of them now. I wish locate some of them and ask "What do you think of your grandfather's role/participation in the events of Selma/Memphis/Philadelphia, MS, et al? Then, ensure that these testimonies are shared broadly, and ask present day leaders/promotors of the return to Jim Crow, "Is this how you want to be remembered by you family?"