SCOTUS VRA/gerrymandering + justices testimony + Project 2026
Key Questions
What ruling did the federal court make on Alabama's congressional map?
A three-judge panel, including two Trump appointees, unanimously blocked the map for intentional racial discrimination. The state is appealing, and the case is likely headed to the Supreme Court.
How has the White House attempted to restrict mail voting?
Trump issued an order creating a federal voter list and limiting mail voting, but a federal judge in Boston blocked key parts of it. Multiple lawsuits remain pending.
What major voting-related cases are before the Supreme Court?
The Court is fast-tracking the Alabama map case along with others involving the Voting Rights Act, birthright citizenship, and independent agencies. These could significantly affect presidential power and redistricting.
Federal court (3-judge panel, including two Trump appointees) unanimously blocked Alabama GOP map for intentional racial discrimination; state appealing immediately, case likely headed to SCOTUS again. SCOTUS fast-tracking the Alabama map case. Also death penalty jury selection case and shadow docket reliance study add depth. Federal judge (Trump appointee) refuses to block Trump order creating federal voter list and limiting mail voting; multiple lawsuits pending. Senate hearing on SCOTUS Klay decision gutting Section 2 of VRA. New analysis on how voting law changes have become a partisan weapon. Political Law Playbook notes redistricting fallout from Callais, FEC loophole challenge, and state campaign finance updates including influencer disclosure fight. House Judiciary hearing on Supreme Court independence adds to 'No Kings' movement and rule-of-law concerns. SCOTUS expanded transportation worker exemption from mandatory arbitration (FAA), continuing trend of narrowing arbitration enforcement. Rep. Menefee (TX) interview highlights how Trump redistricting push dilutes blue votes; his primary win over Al Green after being drawn into same district illustrates mechanism. Reuters roundup confirms major cases this term: VRA gutted, birthright citizenship, tariffs, Fed independence, TPS, FTC firings, transgender sports, conversion therapy. GZERO preview adds birthright citizenship and independent agency cases as key to presidential power. New district maps weakening Black political power highlight ongoing gerrymandering battles. New today: DOJ lost its ninth voter data case, reinforcing state vs. federal power over elections. Trump's March 2025 election EO faces state pushback and court challenges as 2026 midterms approach; federal judge blocked immigration database for voter checks. A federal judge in Boston blocked key parts of Trump's mail-in voting order. New USPS rule proposed to create national absentee voter list, cross-referenced with DHS data.