Washington, April 29 -- Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro issued the following press release:
Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) released a statement in response to the Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais which guts the Voting Rights Act, weakening protections for Black, Hispanic, and other voters of color:
"This decision will drastically harm voting rights and lead to congressional maps in the South that disenfranchise Black, Hispanic, and other minority communities across the country. Republicans have spent years rigging maps to keep their power - this decision gives them a green light to go further. If they choose this path, they should not be surprised when other states respond in kind.
"I would prefer to see Congress pas...