SCOTUS Fast-Tracks Callais Ruling; Ketanji Brown Jackson Hardest Hit
The Supreme Court fast-tracked the final judgment in Louisiana v. Callais, allowing the state to redraw its congressional map ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The decision, which struck down Louisiana's previous map, is expected to benefit Republicans, who may gain additional House seats. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was the sole dissenter, while Justices Alito, Thomas, and Gorsuch supported the expedited ruling.
- ▪The Supreme Court granted a request to immediately finalize its decision in Louisiana v. Callais to allow timely redistricting for the 2026 elections.
- ▪Louisiana is required to submit a new congressional map within three days of the judgment, under supervision of a three-judge district court panel.
- ▪Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented from the decision, while Justices Alito, Thomas, and Gorsuch concurred with the expedited judgment.
- ▪Black voters who defended the original map did not seek reconsideration, enabling the immediate issuance of the judgment.
- ▪The new map is expected to increase Republican representation in Louisiana's U.S. House delegation.
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SCOTUS Fast-Tracks Callais Ruling; Ketanji Brown Jackson Hardest Hit By Jennifer Oliver O'Connell | 8:30 AM on May 05, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Eric Gay As RedState reported, after the United States Supreme Court made the consequential 6-3 decision in Louisiana v. Callais on Wednesday, the Callais appellees petitioned the court to fast-track the judgment. The appellees were concerned that the normal 32-day waiting period to seal a decision would delay the ability to have a usable map for the 2026 midterm elections.
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