Sen. Raphael Warnock: Supreme Court "poured fuel on this redistricting arms race"
Senator Raphael Warnock criticized the Supreme Court's recent decision to strike down Louisiana's congressional map, calling it a severe setback for voting rights and democracy. He argued the ruling exacerbates a partisan redistricting 'arms race' and disproportionately harms communities of color. Warnock advocated for banning partisan gerrymandering and highlighted ongoing efforts to suppress minority voting power through modern tactics.
- ▪Senator Raphael Warnock called the Supreme Court's decision a 'massive and devastating blow' to democracy and people of color in the South.
- ▪The ruling narrowed the Voting Rights Act, making it harder for minority voters to challenge district maps under Section 2.
- ▪Warnock accused Donald Trump of initiating a redistricting arms race by pressuring Texas GOP leaders to gain more congressional seats.
- ▪He argued that partisan gerrymandering allows politicians to pick their voters instead of voters choosing their representatives.
- ▪Republican governors in states like Louisiana and Tennessee have moved to redraw congressional maps following the decision.
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Face The Nation Sen. Raphael Warnock says Supreme Court's voting rights decision "poured fuel on this redistricting arms race" .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-face-the-nation.jpg'); } By Kaia Hubbard Kaia Hubbard Politics Reporter Kaia Hubbard is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bio Kaia Hubbard May 3, 2026 / 12:52 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia called the Supreme Court's decision last week to strike down Louisiana's congressional map and narrow the Voting Rights Act "a massive and devastating blow," while warning of its implications for the redistricting fight.
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