Supreme Court hears challenge to Voting Rights Act
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a major voting rights case. Critics say an Alabama redistricting case could further weaken the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Jan Crawford reports.
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Justices hear challenge to Voting Rights Act
The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday over a lawsuit in Alabama that could have a significant impact on voting rights moving forward. The suit was filed by the state, challenging a federal court's decision invalidating Alabama's congressional map for potentially violating the law. Alan Jenkins, a professor of practice at Harvard Law School, where he teaches courses on Supreme Court jurisprudence, joined CBS News to discuss the case.
Voting rights case before Supreme Court
The Supreme Court kicked off its new term with a historic new justice and they are wasting no time taking up several major cases. On Tuesday, they will hear a significant voting rights case from Alabama which could impact how congressional districts are drawn nationwide. CBS legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
What to expect from the Supreme Court's new term
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Supreme Court begins new term
The U.S. Supreme Court has begun its new term. The court is set to review several high-profile cases on voting rights, LGBTQ rights and affirmative action.
High court to hear key election law case
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Supreme Court starts new term with new justice
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Thousands of felons in North Carolina can now register and vote
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UCLA launches "Safeguarding Democracy Project"
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Eric Holder on voting rights and new book
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In Wisconsin, a political battle over the 2020 vote still rages
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Biden's calls for bipartisanship on agenda
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Mail-in ballot rejections in Texas spike
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New voting laws shaping Texas primaries
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"American Reckoning" explores civil rights movement
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Voting rights and racial disparities
A Black woman in Tennessee will spend more than six years in prison for trying to register to vote after a felony conviction. Lawyers for Pamela Moses say she's a victim of complicated voting laws. The CEO of Vote.org, Andrea Hailey, explains to CBS News anchor Tanya Rivero why Moses' case is part of a larger issue surrounding racial disparities with voting rights in America.
Supreme Court restores Alabama's GOP map
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Michael Cohen faces sharp questioning at Trump trial as testimony continues
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