The recent Callais v. Landry ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court has set aside much of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, a decision criticized as a significant setback for racial equality in politics. The NAACP condemned the ruling, which allows Republicans to engage in racial gerrymandering, thereby marginalizing Black political power, particularly in racially polarized Southern states. The decision requires proof of racial motivation in redistricting, making it easier for Republican lawmakers to manipulate district lines to their advantage. Currently, 62 of the 435 members of Congress are Black, the highest representation in U.S. history, but this number may decline as four Black Republican representatives retire, partly due to gerrymandered districts. The ruling underscores the racial dynamics in U.S. politics, where Black voters are often concentrated in urban areas, making them susceptible to vote dilution. Experts suggest that this ruling will force both Republicans and Democrats to rethink their strategies regarding racial politics, emphasizing the need for Black voters to separate their political identity from party affiliations to maintain influence.