How Did Congress Attempt to Prevent States from Gerrymandering to Decrease

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Essay

How did Congress attempt to prevent states from gerrymandering to decrease the influence of racial minorities in elections after the Voting Rights Act of 1965? What was the result of the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of this congressional act?

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Definitions:

Diminished

Reduced or lessened in size, importance, or intensity.

Crepitus

A crackling or popping sound or sensation experienced under the skin and joints or in the lungs, often indicating the presence of air in abnormal places or friction between bone and cartilage.

Tactile Fremitus

A clinical examination method involving the vibration of the chest wall that is palpable on physical examination, often indicating the presence of lung disease or consolidation.

Chest Tube

A medical device inserted into the pleural space of the chest to remove air, fluid, or pus, commonly used in cases of pneumothorax or pleural effusion.