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Los Angeles TimesThursday, 30 April 2026
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Voting Rights Act is curbed by Supreme Court
Impact on minority representation in Congress could be huge, legal experts say.
The paper frames the Supreme Court decision as a significant reduction in legal protections for minority voters, emphasising the potential electoral consequences in southern states.
The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a ruling limiting the scope of the Voting Rights Act, specifically concerning the drawing of majority-minority electoral districts. This follows years of legal battles over redistricting and partisan advantage in several US states.
“Impact on minority representation... could be huge”
“Concerned about institutional rollbacks”
D.C. breach highlights Secret Service failures
Security measures, response to gunman faulted
Focuses on institutional accountability and security lapses following an incident with an armed individual.
Push for more vacation rentals in L.A.
For Olympics, Bass wants to ease rules on second homes. Critics fear effect on housing.
Highlights a local policy tension between preparing for the Olympics and protecting housing stock.
Big Oil backing World Cup
Global giant Saudi Aramco is among the event’s top sponsors despite FIFA sustainability pledge
Contrasts a major sporting organisation's environmental pledges with its actual sponsorship choices.
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