What was the Supreme Court ruling that Jeffries criticized?
The ruling was in *Louisiana v. Callais*, which weakened Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Politics / Congress
Donald Trump has launched attacks against House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries for criticizing the Supreme Court, demanding an apology for calling the court illegitimate. This comes after a Supreme Court ruling that has significantly weake...
The controversy began when Hakeem Jeffries criticized the Supreme Court following its 6-3 decision in *Louisiana v. Callais*, a ruling that weakens Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. This decision allows for potential shifts of Democrat-leaning seats to Republican-leaning ones in southeastern states.
Trump responded by calling Jeffries a 'Low IQ individual' and demanding an immediate retraction of his statement. However, this is not the first time Trump has attacked the Supreme Court. Previously, when the court ruled against his tariffs, Trump launched what was described as 'one of the most incendiary attacks on the court in memory.'
Public perception of the Supreme Court's legitimacy has been declining for years. A Fox News poll from 2024 showed only 38% approval, a 20-point drop from 2017, with most respondents believing partisanship plays a role in the Court’s decisions. Justice Kagan noted that the Court creates legitimacy problems when it appears to be an extension of the political process.
The ruling was in *Louisiana v. Callais*, which weakened Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
When the court ruled against him, Trump called it a 'weaponized and unjust Political Organization.'
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