AP U.S. Gov: Shaw v.Reno [Required Case] -- EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

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🏛️ Shaw v. Reno | AP Gov Required Supreme Court Cases Series
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Hey Everyone! I'm Mr. Willis, and You Will Love AP Gov! Welcome back to my Supreme Court Cases series for AP U.S. Government and Politics!

In this episode, Mr. Willis explains Shaw v. Reno (1993)—the landmark case that addressed racial gerrymandering and the limits of redistricting under the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. Learn how a strangely shaped North Carolina district raised constitutional questions about race, representation, and fairness in American democracy.

📚 Perfect for AP Gov students, this video covers the facts of the case, the constitutional issue, the Court’s reasoning, and the ongoing legacy of redistricting debates.

👀 Topics Covered:

North Carolina’s bizarre 12th district and its racial design

The constitutional question: Does race-based redistricting violate equal protection?

Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s majority opinion and strict scrutiny standard

The balance between the Voting Rights Act and the Equal Protection Clause

How Shaw v. Reno continues to influence redistricting and voting rights today

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