A U.S. Supreme Court ruling affecting the Voting Rights Act has prompted several states to begin redrawing congressional district maps in ways that diminish majority-minority districts.
Following the decision, which effectively gutted what remained of key protections under the act, several Southern states moved to alter their congressional boundaries.
Redistricting can significantly affect the balance of political power by changing which communities are grouped within each district. Critics warn the changes could reduce the representation of minority voters, reshaping the political map ahead of upcoming elections.
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