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nbcnews.comRepublican Redistricting Plans Stall in Four Southern States
Republican-led legislatures in four Southern states have slowed or scaled back plans to redraw congressional maps following a Supreme Court ruling on racially gerrymandered districts. Mississippi's governor canceled a special session that was expected to address judicial and cong…
WiredSupreme Court Requires Strong Evidence Race Predominated in Gerrymandering Claims
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in Louisiana v. Callais last week that enables states to use partisan gerrymandering as a defense against racial discrimination claims under the Voting Rights Act. Republican-led governments in Louisiana, Tennessee, and Alabama announced p…
ABC NewsSupreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act Provision, Enabling Partisan Redistricting Changes
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Louisiana v. Callais to weaken a requirement under the Voting Rights Act for drawing districts that allow minorities to elect preferred representatives. This decision has prompted Republican-controlled states to plan redrawing congressional maps to…
thegatewaypundit.comVirginia Voters Decide Congressional Redistricting Referendum
Virginia voters decide today on a referendum that could shift redistricting power to the Democrat-controlled legislature, potentially altering the state's congressional balance. The measure comes amid national redistricting efforts pushed by President Trump and responses in other…