Following a ruling effectively gutting what remained of the Voting Rights Act several Southern states have moved to redraw congressional districts altering the political map.
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Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry Scraps Upcoming Primaries to Redraw Maps After VRA Supreme Court Ruling
Governor Landry announced the cancellation of scheduled primary elections to give the state legislature time to draw new congressional districts following the VRA ruling.
US Supreme Court Ruling Weakens Voting Rights Act Racial Discrimination Protections
A major US Supreme Court decision significantly diluted federal protections against racial discrimination in congressional redistricting drawing nationwide criticism.
Alabama Congressional Map Blocked as Federal Court Finds Intentional Racial Discrimination
A three-judge panel ruled the Alabama redistricting plan violated the Voting Rights Act and constituted intentional racial gerrymandering.
Federal Court Blocks Alabama from Using New Congressional Map in 2026 Midterms
A three-judge panel ruled the map deliberately discriminated against Black voters and barred its use in the upcoming elections.