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Trump says Tennessee will redraw congressional map after Supreme Court weakens Voting Rights Act

President Donald Trump said Tennessee will redraw its congressional map following a Supreme Court ruling that weakens the Voting Rights Act. The ruling creates openings for redistricting in multiple states, likely benefiting Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections.

Apr 30, 2026

World

U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Louisiana Election Map Amid Redistricting Battle

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that Louisiana’s congressional map is unconstitutional, reshaping interpretation of the Voting Rights Act and potentially weakening minority voters’ political power. The decision requires proof of discriminatory intent to challenge maps, alarming civil rights advocates and setting the stage for further redistricting battles nationwide.

Apr 29, 2026