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Southern states initiate redistricting following Supreme Court ruling
Several southern states are moving to redraw congressional districts after a Supreme Court decision that impacts the Voting Rights Act. Alabama and Tennessee are among those calling special sessions to address new maps. (sources: cbsnews, thehill, cnn, rollcall, theguardian)
ModernAction Briefing
Alabama and Tennessee are among the states responding to a Supreme Court ruling that limits the Voting Rights Act by initiating redistricting efforts. Republican governors in these states have called for special legislative sessions to consider new congressional maps.
- The Supreme Court ruling has narrowed the scope of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
- Alabama and Tennessee governors have called for special sessions to address redistricting.
- Other southern states are also moving to redraw congressional districts in response.
Why it matters
The redistricting efforts could significantly influence congressional representation in the affected states.
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