Congressional Black Caucus conference begins amid concerns over Callais, Voting Rights Act
Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-4th) says the annual Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s legislative conference is typically “a big homecoming,” but this year’s event could be the last for some members at a time when Black representation is under threat on Capitol Hill. The conference that starts Wednesday comes just months after the U.S. Supreme Court’s April […]
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