The Supreme Court signaled Friday that it will take a broader look at a high-profile redistricting fight over Louisiana’s congressional map, subtly expanding the scope of an appeal that could weaken the landmark Voting Rights Act.

The U.S. Supreme Court has expanded the scope of a Louisiana redistricting case that could weaken key provisions of the landmark Voting Rights Act. In a brief order released Friday afternoon, the court reframed the appeal in Callais v.

The Supreme Court expanded the scope of a Louisiana congressional redistricting case that could further weaken the landmark Voting Rights Act.