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Court Rolls Back VRA as GOP Redraws Maps Nationwide

5/1/2026

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The Supreme Court ruled on April 29, 2026 that the Voting Rights Act’s enforcement mechanisms are dismantled.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez urged Democrats to match Republican gerrymandering until a federal nonpartisan redistricting law passes.
Florida Republicans enacted new congressional maps that halve Democratic-led districts despite a state amendment banning partisan gerrymandering.
Mississippi lawmakers signaled plans to redraw districts, including the state’s sole Black-majority seat, which could eliminate the Democratic representative.

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The Supreme Court ruled on April 29, 2026 that the Voting Rights Act’s enforcement mechanisms are dismantled.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez urged Democrats to match Republican gerrymandering until a federal nonpartisan redistricting law passes.
Florida Republicans enacted new congressional maps that halve Democratic-led districts despite a state amendment banning partisan gerrymandering.
Mississippi lawmakers signaled plans to redraw districts, including the state’s sole Black-majority seat, which could eliminate the Democratic representative.