As federal immigration enforcement intensifies, mayors across the country say their cities are facing legal threats, funding risks and growing fear and unrest among immigrant communities. Local leaders are weighing how to protect residents while navigating pressure from the federal government and safeguarding essential resources.
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A battle over Louisiana’s map could rewrite the future of the Voting Rights Act
The Supreme Court appeared poised this week to weaken one of the nation’s most powerful civil rights protections, as justices weighed whether Louisiana’s creation of a second majority-Black congressional district violates the Constitution. Advocates warn the case could dismantle a cornerstone of the Voting Rights Act, threatening minority representation nationwide.