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Trump DOJ to Challenge Minority Districts, 19 Seats Threatened

5/1/2026

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President Donald Trump’s Justice Department will review maps nationwide to challenge districts protecting Black and Latino voters.
The Supreme Court issued a 6-3 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais that narrows Voting Rights Act Section 2 protections.
Analysts from Fair Fight Action and Black Voters Matter say the ruling could let Republicans flip up to 19 majority-minority House seats.

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President Donald Trump’s Justice Department will review maps nationwide to challenge districts protecting Black and Latino voters.
The Supreme Court issued a 6-3 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais that narrows Voting Rights Act Section 2 protections.
Analysts from Fair Fight Action and Black Voters Matter say the ruling could let Republicans flip up to 19 majority-minority House seats.