Congressional Black Caucus conference begins amid concerns over Callais, Voting Rights Act

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation conference is typically “a big homecoming,” but this year's event could be the last for some caucus members, as changes to the Voting Rights Act have put Black representation on Capitol Hill under threat.

By: William J. Ford

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: September 16, 2026

Words: 1,126

Last Updated: 2 days, 2 hours ago

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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 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais gutted racial protections in the Voting Rights Act, saying states’ use of race-based redistricting …

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