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U.S. Supreme Court Majority Greenlights Alabama’s 2023 Congressional Map, After a Lower Court Panel Said -Again- It Intentionally Discriminated

June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

May 26th, a federal district court ruled for the second time that the State of Alabama’s 2023 congressional district map was intentionally discriminatory. It said “Our re-examination in light of Callais yields the same conclusion.” June 2nd, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned that decision.

Louisiana Legislature Eliminates One of Two Majority Black Congressional Districts, Flipping One to the GOP, After SCOTUS Callais Decision

June 2, 2026June 2, 2026

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed a new congressional district map May 29th, eliminating one of two Black majority districts by adding nearby conservative White majority voters. It’s the latest Black majority district to fall after the U.S. Supreme Court’s Callais decision.

Federal Court Panel Rejects Alabama Congressional Map -Again- as Intentional Discrimination. State Officials Appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.

May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

There’s another showdown between the courts and the State of Alabama over congressional district maps, and it’s likely headed - you guessed it - back to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Missouri SOS Still Apparently Scheming to Derail November Ballot Initiative to Overturn New Gerrymandered Congressional Map Splitting Kansas City

May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins told the Associated Press last December he would do “Everything I can to protect Gov. Kehoe’s Missouri First Map,” UNQUOTE. “Everything” apparently means slow-walking certification of a citizen ballot initiative aimed at overturning the map.

Could SCOTUS Have the VRA’s ‘Private Right of Action’ In Their Sights? The Court Returns Two Cases to Lower Courts for ‘Further Consideration’

May 19, 2026May 19, 2026

May 18th, the U.S. Supreme Court returned two cases to lower courts which challenge Voting Rights Act provisions allowing an individual to sue for violations, called a “private right of action.” But the cases may return.

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U.S. Supreme Court Majority Greenlights Alabama’s 2023 Congressional Map, After a Lower Court Panel Said -Again- It Intentionally Discriminated

Louisiana Legislature Eliminates One of Two Majority Black Congressional Districts, Flipping One to the GOP, After SCOTUS Callais Decision

Federal Court Panel Rejects Alabama Congressional Map -Again- as Intentional Discrimination. State Officials Appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Missouri SOS Still Apparently Scheming to Derail November Ballot Initiative to Overturn New Gerrymandered Congressional Map Splitting Kansas City

Could SCOTUS Have the VRA’s ‘Private Right of Action’ In Their Sights? The Court Returns Two Cases to Lower Courts for ‘Further Consideration’