GOP and Democrats Eye Next Targets in the Redistricting War
The Supreme Court’s striking down of race-based redistricting in Louisiana has begun the next stage of the gerrymandering fight between Republicans and Democrats.
TL;DR
- The Supreme Court's ruling against race-based redistricting in Louisiana has sparked a new phase in the gerrymandering battle.
- Republicans are targeting new maps in Tennessee and Alabama.
- Democrats, led by Rep. Joe Morelle, are discussing redistricting strategies in New York.
- Louisiana Republicans are expected to start redrawing their state's map soon after the Supreme Court's immediate effect ruling.
- Tennessee is holding a special legislative session to address redistricting, with Republicans aiming to secure all nine congressional seats.