Specific rulings were issued in Louisiana regarding the Callais case and by a Birmingham federal court regarding state map challenges.
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Specific rulings were issued in Louisiana regarding the Callais case and by a Birmingham federal court regarding state map challenges.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Southern states redraw congressional maps after Supreme Court ruling, citing Black population data.1 source
New rulings in Louisiana and Birmingham affect ongoing redistricting challenges in both states.1 source
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Appeals regarding gerrymandering challenges in Alabama and Louisiana are made to the highest court.Also in this story
- The Supreme Court used the Shelby County v. Holder precedent to strike down race-conscious redistricting in Louisiana following a 2013 decision.
- A Supreme Court decision weakened VRA application and mandated Birmingham's inclusion in the redistricting district.
- SCOTUS issued decisions setting precedent for state challenges and struck down a proposed congressional map.
- The administration is supporting the appeal bid regarding the House map, seeking a ruling to secure a slim majority in the ongoing redistricting challenges.
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- The Supreme Court issued a ruling in Louisiana v. Callais regarding the unconstitutionality of the state's congressional map.
- A lower court ruling on May 27, 2026, struck down a Black-majority district, amidst a push to reinstate a Republican-drawn congressional map in Alabama and Louisiana.
- A court ruling allowed Alabama to change its congressional map.