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Crenshaw Slams Court’s Gerrymandering Ruling, Releases CRT Memoir

5/5/2026

Left

Crenshaw Challenges Court

Crenshaw publicly argues the Court’s six conservative justices understand how gerrymandering harms Black Americans yet pretend ignorance.
The U.S. Supreme Court issued the Louisiana v. Callais ruling on partisan gerrymandering.
She rejects advice that progressive candidates avoid discussing race, noting the winning candidate weaponized it.
The memoir Back Talker, released May 5 2026, details her development of critical race theory and intersectionality.

Right

Supreme Court Allows

TikTok videos with millions of views circulated false claims that the Supreme Court decision allows racial discrimination in elections.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that partisan gerrymandering is permissible while race-based district designs are unconstitutional.
Crenshaw says the six conservative justices recognize gerrymandering harms Black voters yet feign ignorance.
Analysts warn the ruling could cut Black House members, mostly Democrats, with tougher maps.

Blindspot

Left coverage emphasized Crenshaw’s urging of candidates to confront white Christian nationalist rhetoric and build inclusive coalitions, citing the New York City mayor’s successful campaign.
Right coverage did not include this specific call to address white Christian nationalist rhetoric and form broad, race-inclusive alliances.

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Crenshaw Challenges Court

Crenshaw publicly argues the Court’s six conservative justices understand how gerrymandering harms Black Americans yet pretend ignorance.
The U.S. Supreme Court issued the Louisiana v. Callais ruling on partisan gerrymandering.
She rejects advice that progressive candidates avoid discussing race, noting the winning candidate weaponized it.
The memoir Back Talker, released May 5 2026, details her development of critical race theory and intersectionality.

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