The Supreme Court Vs. Democracy: The Fight Over Section 2 With Richard Wilson
In this episode, Richard (Rich) Wilson and host Jackalyn Rainosek, PhD bring not only their expertise but also their personal journeys into one of the most consequential legal battles of our time: the challenge to Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Opponents claim that Section 2 is unconstitutional under the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment—but Richard carefully lays out why that argument is flawed.
Richard, a decorated veteran and seasoned trial and appellate lawyer, grew up in Louisiana during a time when voting rights were contested and communities of color faced…
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