Congresswoman Brown: Supreme Court Turns Back the Clock with Shameful Ruling in Louisiana v. Callais

Image April 29, 2026 Press Release Washington, DC – Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) releases the following statement on the Supreme Court’s ruling in Louisiana v. Callais : “The Supreme Court just gutted key protections in the Voting Rights Act that prevented racial gerrymandering and safeguarded fair representation. This is yet another dark day for our country and our democracy. “Piece by piece, the bedrock civil rights protections that generations marched for, bled for, and died for are being chipped away before our eyes. “This ruling turns back the clock, allowing states to again dilute the voices of Black Americans and attempt to wipe out Black and minority representation. This shameful ruling is an open invitation to southern states to whitewash Congress. “Sadly, we will see in real time why the landmark protections of the original Voting Rights Act were and are still necessary. “To protect and preserve our democracy, Congress must pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. The fight for voting rights, civil rights, and fair representation is not over.” ### Issues : Civil Rights