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Supreme Court Orders Louisiana Map Redraw, Spurs Southern Redistricting Push

5/5/2026

Center

Supreme Court Redistricting

The Supreme Court’s expedited order on Louisiana’s redistricting spurred GOP-led Southern states to redraw maps before 2026.
The ruling striking down Louisiana’s congressional map ordered to take effect, letting the legislature draw a map before November election.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry suspended the May 16 primary to give lawmakers time for a map.
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen asked the Supreme Court to fast-track a redistricting case.

Right

Democrats Decry Redistricting

Democratic lawmakers claim Republicans have ignited a nationwide redistricting arms race, forcing a defensive response.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to strike down Louisiana’s 6th congressional district and ban race-based map drawing.
Governor Bill Lee called session to redraw Memphis’s district after President Donald Trump urged it.
State legislatures in Florida, California, Utah, Missouri, Ohio, Virginia and North Carolina cut Democratic seats.

Blindspot

Center coverage gave more weight to Governor Jeff Landry’s suspension of Louisiana’s May 16 congressional primary, a detail absent from Right coverage.
Center coverage also highlighted Alabama officials—Secretary of State Wes Allen, Attorney General Steve Marshall, and Governor Kay Ivey—seeking a fast-track Supreme Court case and calling a special session, which Right coverage does not mention.

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Supreme Court Redistricting

The Supreme Court’s expedited order on Louisiana’s redistricting spurred GOP-led Southern states to redraw maps before 2026.
The ruling striking down Louisiana’s congressional map ordered to take effect, letting the legislature draw a map before November election.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry suspended the May 16 primary to give lawmakers time for a map.
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen asked the Supreme Court to fast-track a redistricting case.

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