On October 15, civil rights groups, including Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC, rallied at the steps of the Supreme Court as arguments began for Louisiana v. Callais. The case's outcome will determine whether Black Louisianans have the right to meaningful civic representation and are protected from discriminatory redistricting. However, the implications of the anticipated decision could affect communities of color nationwide. The gathered coalition of civil rights organizations represented the diversity of voters: communities of color, women, and religions.
John C. Yang, President and Executive Director of Advancing Justice – AAJC, addressed attendees on behalf of Asian American voters:
“As the Supreme Court hears the oral argument of Louisiana v. Callais, we know that this fight is about more than one single case. From curtailing our ability to elect candidates of choice to language access and mail-in voting, we are witnessing a coordinated assault on our hard-won protections under the Voting Rights Act. But we know from history that we are stronger when we stand together to build a fair and equitable society for all..."
"We will move forward together—not only to defend our hard-won voting rights but to expand them. Today, we may still be seen as perpetual foreigners. But the ballot box is how we assert our place in America. That is a right we will continue to fight for, not just for Asian Americans but for all our communities.”
Listen to John C. Yang’s powerful remarks at the rally
on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Defending Voting Rights at the
Supreme Court: Louisiana v. Callais
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