In the fallout of the Supreme Court decision gutting the Voting Rights Act, Republican states across the country are rushing to redraw their congressional maps. Governor Jeff Landry has even called a state of emergency to suspend Louisiana's ongoing primary elections. Marc Elias breaks down what this means for voters, what Republicans will try next, and why we need to stay hopeful in the face of this existential threat.

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Louisiana governor suspends active election to allow for gerrymander

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0:00 The Supreme Court Guts the Voting Rights Act

3:01 History of Attacks on the Voting Rights Act

7:04 Louisiana Governor Suspends Elections

11:44 Republicans Dismiss the Crisis

18:36 What You Can Do to Fight Back

22:43 Why 2027 and 2028 Redistricting Battles Matter

25:36 Democracy Has Always Been Under Attack

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