The Congressional Black Caucus is bracing for potential fallout after a Supreme Court decision this week dealt a blow to race-based redistricting, setting the stage for a new round of the redistricting wars.
The ruling could intensify gerrymandering battles in both red and blue states, with implications for black-majority districts and Democratic representation more broadly.
According to the advocacy group Black Voters Matter, as much as 30% of the CBC — roughly 13 to 16 of its 63 members — could become vulnerable as states redraw congressional maps. Yet, members are not taking the threat lying down.
“Come for us today,” CBC Vice Chairman Troy Carter (D-LA) said at a press conference on Wednesday. “Come for you tomorrow.”
Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL) went even further by arguing that if red states redraw congressional maps to eliminate Democratic seats, the blue states should do the same to GOP seats.
“I’d take 52 seats from California and 17
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