Supreme Court Decision on Alabama Redistricting Could Impact 2024 Election

The Supreme Court's decision that Alabama likely diluted the power of African American voters could impact similar redistricting lawsuits in Louisiana, Georgia, South Carolina, Texas, and Florida. The decision could force the creation of two to four new Democrat-friendly House districts, potentially shaking up the 2024 battle for the House. The court rejected Alabama's argument that a "race blind" approach to drawing congressional districts was permitted under the Voting Rights Act, laying a foundation for fair map decisions in other states. The decision reaffirms the importance of the Voting Rights Act and means that voters of color will have the reassurance that existing minority opportunity districts will continue to exist.