US Government Policy Monitor

Southern Redistricting Battles Escalate

Southern Redistricting Battles Escalate

Key Questions

What redistricting changes occurred in Louisiana?

Louisiana Republicans enacted a new congressional map that eliminates a majority-Black district, drawing an ACLU legal challenge.

What is happening with Alabama's redistricting case?

Alabama's AG has asked the Supreme Court to fast-track the map decision after a lower court blocked the GOP-drawn map for intentional discrimination.

What is the status of redistricting in Georgia and Florida?

Georgia's Speaker confirmed no redraw, while Florida's Supreme Court is fast-tracking its map fight with new maps already approved, aided by a GOP court edge for 2026.

Louisiana Republicans signed new congressional map eliminating majority-Black district; ACLU vows legal challenge. Alabama AG asked SCOTUS to fast-track map decision; lower court blocked GOP-drawn map citing intentional discrimination; plaintiffs urge SCOTUS to uphold lower court. Georgia Speaker Burns confirms no redraw. Florida Supreme Court fast-tracks map fight; new maps approved. GOP court edge bolsters 2026. CBC launches boycott.

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Updated Jul 1, 2026