Louisiana Gets a Shot at Fair Maps After Supreme Court Ruling in Allen v. Milligan
Most people who work on, or follow, civil rights issues in the U.S. woke up on Thursday, June 8, 2023, with a feeling of impending doom.

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Most people who work on, or follow, civil rights issues in the U.S. woke up on Thursday, June 8, 2023, with a feeling of impending doom.
Trump is convinced that his entire future hinges on the results of the 2024 election: his legacy, his stature and, most importantly, his personal liberty.
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My guiding principle is simple: The public deserves to understand the operations and decisions of its Court.
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