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Southern states move to redistrict following Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court's recent decision has prompted several southern states to initiate redistricting efforts. This development comes as states prepare for upcoming primaries. (sources: thehill, cbsnews, 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 calling special sessions to redraw congressional maps. This decision has created uncertainty in the lead-up to the midterm elections.
- The Supreme Court ruled against Louisiana's congressional maps, impacting the Voting Rights Act.
- Alabama and Tennessee governors have called for special legislative sessions to address redistricting.
- Other southern states are also considering redistricting in light of the ruling.
Why it matters
The changes in congressional maps could significantly influence the political landscape ahead of the midterm elections.
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thehillSupreme Court VRA ruling encourages new redistricting, more uncertainty ahead of NovembercbsnewsStates scramble to redistrict after Supreme Court limits Voting Rights ActcnnAlabama and Tennessee join rush of southern states moving to redraw maps after Supreme Court rulingrollcallRedistricting decision hamstrings potential congressional response