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Justice Jackson Sparks Controversy in Voting Rights Debate

10/18/2025

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During oral arguments in Louisiana v. Callais, Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson referenced the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Critics on social media accused her of equating Black voters with disabled individuals.
Jackson argued that the government must ensure equal access for minorities, regardless of intent.
The conservative majority appears likely to weaken Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, though how much remains uncertain.

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Story summary

During oral arguments in Louisiana v. Callais, Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson referenced the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Critics on social media accused her of equating Black voters with disabled individuals.
Jackson argued that the government must ensure equal access for minorities, regardless of intent.
The conservative majority appears likely to weaken Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, though how much remains uncertain.