Republicans fear that demographic developments in American society will relegate them to minor political roles. They hope to regain control of both chambers this year if possible and keep it at all costs. Democrats are trying to reverse this disenfranchisement process by reforming and strengthening federal laws on voting rights, which have been partially struck down by the Supreme Court ruling. Falsifying public opinion through sophisticated means such as census administration or reorganizing districts is not unique to the United States, but legislating to protect and amplify abuses is particularly shameless and vicious. A study by the University of Virginia shows that in less than 20 years, 30% of the U.S. population will control 70% of the seats in Congress.