U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) today released a statement in response to the Supreme Court striking down a majority-Black congressional district in Louisiana, further weakening the Voting Rights Act.    

“I’ve said it before: Our democracy is under attack, and today, the Supreme Court struck another blow. For over 60 years, the Voting Rights Act has been a symbol of a democracy inclusive of all Americans, representing the sacrifices made by Black civil rights activists for the right to vote. Yet, the Supreme Court has been systematically chipping away at that progress, dragging us backward. So, while I’m not surprised by this ruling, I am devastated by what this will mean for the Americans whose voices will be silenced. This fight is far from over. My Democratic colleagues and I will continue to do everything in our power to protect and restore voting rights across our nation.”