Louisiana v. Callais · ¶95

Discrimination that occurred some time ago, as well as present-day disparities that are characterized as the ongoing “effects of societal discrimination,” are entitled to much less weight. Shaw II, 517 U. S., at 909–910. Far more germane are “current data” and “ `current political conditions' ” that shed light on current intentional discrimination. Shelby County, 570 U. S., at 552–553 (quoting Northwest Austin Mu nicipal Util. Dist. No. One v. Holder, 557 U. S. 193, 203 (2009)). “[I]n large part because of the Voting Rights Act[,] . . . our Nation has made great strides” in eliminating racial discrimination in voting. Shelby County, 570 U. S., at 548– 549. And if, as a result of this progress, it is hard to find pertinent evidence relating to intentional present-day voting discrimination, that is cause for celebration.

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