Red and Short on Time: Three More States Rush to Redistrict
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TL;DR
- Republican states are redrawing congressional maps after the Supreme Court's *Louisiana v. Callais* decision, aiming to increase GOP representation.
- Louisiana, Tennessee, and Alabama are among the states rushing to create new maps before the midterm elections.
- These redistricting efforts face logistical hurdles due to the tight timeline and potential legal challenges.
- The Purcell Principle may prevent federal courts from intervening in lawsuits too close to election dates.
- Alabama faces potential difficulties in redistricting due to existing injunctions and past litigation.