Davis, Secretary, State Board of Elections, et al. v. Mann et al.

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The case addressed the issue of racial gerrymandering in Virginia's electoral districts. The plaintiffs argued that the state's reapportionment plan diluted African American voting strength, violating their rights under the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. The Supreme Court examined whether Virginia's redistricting efforts were constitutionally permissible or if they unjustly discriminated against minority voters by creating district boundaries that minimized their political influence. Ultimately, the Court found that such practices undermined fair representation and ordered a reevaluation of district lines to ensure compliance with constitutional standards for equal protection.