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Rules committee unanimously condemns Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Calais
Summary
Councilwoman Amobian introduced and the Rules Committee unanimously approved an emergency resolution condemning the U.S. Supreme Court’s 04/29/2026 decision in "Louisiana versus Calais" (24-109), arguing it weakens the Voting Rights Act and threatens voting equality for Akron residents.
The Rules Committee voted unanimously to approve an emergency resolution condemning the United States Supreme Court’s 04/29/2026 decision in "Louisiana versus Calais," which the sponsor said weakens protections established by the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Councilwoman Amobian, who introduced the resolution, asked colleagues to join her in a unanimous vote and framed…
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