Supreme Court ruling weakens Voting Rights Act Section 2, enabling states to redraw congressional maps more aggressively

The Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision in Louisiana v. Callais that significantly narrowed Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, making it harder for voters to challenge maps that dilute minority representation. Democrats and Republicans are now preparing aggressive redistricting campaigns, with 2028 as the primary target for major map changes, though some states may attempt redraws before 2026 midterms. The ruling is expected to enable more frequent mid-decade redistricting than the traditional 10-year cycle.