Supreme Court Faces Backlash Over Racial Gerrymandering Ruling

In a contentious 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of allowing a racially gerrymandered congressional map in South Carolina, sparking a fiery dissent from Justice Elena Kagan. Joined by Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Ketanji Brown Jackson, Kagan criticized the majority for failing to address racial discrimination in the redistricting process. The ruling dismissed allegations by the South Carolina NAACP that the state had intentionally capped Black voter representation, attributing the racial disparities to 'partisan goals.' Kagan's dissent highlighted the court's reluctance to confront discriminators, including states, on issues of racial gerrymandering. The decision has raised concerns about the impact on racial divisions and the integrity of the electoral process.