May 4, 2026
Redistricting fight moves to New York and three southern states
The Supreme Court ruling that gives states more authority to ditch racially gerrymandered districts has spurred last-minute redistricting pushes in Alabama, Tennessee, Louisiana and New York.
TL;DR
- Supreme Court ruling enhances state authority over racially gerrymandered districts.
- Last-minute redistricting pushes are underway in Alabama, Tennessee, Louisiana, and New York.
- States are responding to the ruling by initiating changes to electoral maps.