The Guardian Australia
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The supreme court’s takedown of American democracy is complete | Austin Sarat
The Supreme Court on April 29, 2026, struck down Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, continuing its assault on American democracy, according to legal scholar Austin Sarat. Since Citizens United in 2010, the conservative-dominated court has dismantled campaign finance restrictions, enabled partisan gerrymandering, and removed federal voting protections. Sarat argues democratic reform requires ballot box victories and congressional action.
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