Redistricting battle intensifies in states after Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act
A Supreme Court decision invalidating a majority-Black congressional district in Louisiana has intensified redistricting efforts across multiple states, giving Republican officials new leverage to redraw voting maps. Several states, including Alabama and Florida, are moving to revise their districts following the ruling, which weakened a key provision of the Voting Rights Act. The changes come amid political pressure from former President Donald Trump and could influence the balance of power in the upcoming midterm elections.
- ▪The Supreme Court struck down a majority-Black congressional district in Louisiana, citing concerns over racial gerrymandering.
- ▪Louisiana has suspended its May 16 congressional primary to allow time for new districts to be drawn by the legislature.
- ▪Alabama officials filed an emergency motion seeking Supreme Court review of a lower court-ordered map that created a near-majority Black district.
- ▪Florida's Republican-led Legislature approved new congressional districts hours after the Supreme Court ruling, potentially benefiting GOP candidates.
- ▪Redistricting actions have already taken place in eight states, with more expected following the Court's decision.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onRedistricting battle intensifies in states after Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights ActA Supreme Court decision striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana has amplified an already intense national redistricting battleByDAVID A. LIEB Associated PressMay 1, 2026, 1:17 PM1:55FILE - The U.S. Supreme Court is seen in Washington, Friday, April 3, 2026.
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