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.
Republicans are eyeing new maps in Tennessee and Alabama, while House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) sent his right-hand man, Rep. Joe Morelle (D-NY), to Albany, New York, to discuss moving forward with redrawing district lines.
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The latest blitz is a result of the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, which opened the door for multiple Southern red states to redraw their own maps. Louisiana Republicans are expected to begin creating a new map as soon as this week, after the Supreme Court ruled that its decision should take effect immediately.
Meanwhile, Tennessee met on Tuesday for a special legislative session called by Gov. Bill Lee (R) last week after the ruling. Republicans currently hold an 8-1 advantage under the current map.
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