Mississippi Redistricting Special Session Post-SCOTUS VRA Ruling
Key Questions
Why did Mississippi Gov. Reeves call a special session?
Gov. Reeves called it for redrawing state, federal, and state Supreme Court maps post-SCOTUS VRA §2 decision. Pre-loaded maps await ruling. It signals red state court stacking.
What is the connection to the SCOTUS VRA ruling?
The session follows SCOTUS decision on Voting Rights Act §2, frozen in 5th Cir tie to LA v. Callais. Lawmakers return once ruled. Parallels VA crisis.
What maps are targeted in the special session?
State, federal congressional, and state Supreme Court maps. Pre-loaded for quick action post-ruling. Aims to address VRA implications.
Gov Reeves calls special session for state/federal maps and state SC map redraw after SCOTUS VRA §2 decision; pre-loaded maps frozen in 5th Cir tie to LA v. Callais; signals red state court stacking parallels to VA crisis.
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Updated Apr 26, 2026