Tennessee, Alabama take steps to redraw House maps in wake of Supreme Court ruling
Summary
The governors of Tennessee and Alabama have called special sessions for their state lawmakers to redraw congressional district maps after a recent Supreme Court ruling changed how voting laws apply. These changes could reduce the number of districts held by Democrats in these states by altering district boundaries.Key Facts
- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee called a special session starting Tuesday to redraw congressional maps.
- The goal in Tennessee is to create districts that better reflect Republican voters’ interests, possibly splitting a Democratic district in Memphis.
- Alabama Governor Kay Ivey called a special session starting Monday to prepare for possible changes to congressional maps and primary elections.
- Alabama’s current congressional map was ruled to violate the Voting Rights Act by the Supreme Court in 2023.
- A Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana limited when states must create districts based on race, requiring proof of intentional discrimination.
- Both Tennessee and Alabama may redraw their maps to favor Republicans if courts allow it.
- Mississippi and Florida are also considering changes to their district maps after the ruling.
- These actions are in response to the Supreme Court narrowing protections previously given under the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
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