Today’s decision in Louisiana vs. Callais is a direct attack on Black voters and a shameful attack on our democracy.
The Supreme Court has eviscerated the Voting Rights Act, handing a license to hostile politicians who want to rig the system by silencing our voices. By opening the door and allowing officials to dismantle districts that provide Black voters a fair chance to elect candidates of choice, the Court has betrayed Black voters, betrayed America, and betrayed the promise of democracy.
This is NOT by accident.
Let’s call this what it is: a shameful ruling designed to erode Black electoral power.
This ruling shouldn’t be viewed in isolation. It is part of a broader, coordinated pattern of voter suppression spreading across the country. Opponents of equality are working overtime to roll back decades of progress and strip away our representation.
Our response? We fight back.
We’re angry, but we’re not defeated. When the courts fail us, we must save ourselves. Our best defense, and our strongest offense, is the ballot box.
We need to launch a massive mobilization effort immediately, and we need you with us.
Take action now:
Join our Emergency Town Hall: We are convening an emergency briefing tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. ET to ensure our members, partners, and supporters have the information and tools they need to respond.
Donate: Support the NAACP’s legal and organizing funds so we can challenge suppression in every corner of the nation.
Volunteer: Sign up to help Get Out The Vote (GOTV) in your community.
Vote: Commit to voting in the midterm elections like your life depends on it—because our rights definitely do.
