How would the VRA's redistricting implications play out with more minorities?

[minionofmidas]

Whites are not a protected minority under the VRA. As to how Mississippi would have to be drawn... depends on communities of interest under the Gingles test.

[minionofmidas]

Whites are not a protected minority under the VRA. As to how Mississippi would have to be drawn... depends on communities of interest under the Gingles test.

If this is true, that the VRA doesn't protect Whites, couldn't it face a possible legal challenge based on the "equal protection clause" of the 14th Amendment?  The Constitution is colorblind.

The VRA's constitutionality is tested many times - and yeah, it remains contentious in legal circles, and it is likely that it will one day be struck. Though probably not without some kind of major demonstration that it is no longer  necessary.

e.g. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/06/22/AR2009062200771.html

[minionofmidas]

The Gingles test is basically case law that says the law effectively self-annuls if conditions change. Makes you wonder why the Act still needs renewing by Congress.