⚖️ Supreme Court Case Could Reshape 2026 Elections
A major Supreme Court case, Louisiana v. Callais, could significantly impact the 2026 midterm elections by reshaping congressional maps and potentially putting 19 Democratic-held districts at risk. The case centers on whether Louisiana’s creation of a second majority-Black congressional district complies with or violates constitutional and Voting Rights Act standards.
🗳️ Voting Rights vs. Racial Gerrymandering
At issue is whether the redrawn district violates the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments, which prohibit race-based discrimination in voting, or whether it fulfills Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, which guards against diluted voting power for minority communities. Plaintiffs argue the new map is an unconstitutional racial gerrymander, while the state says it was necessary to avoid federal penalties.