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Georgia Pauses Redistricting Amid Supreme Court Ruling

Georgia Pauses Redistricting Amid Supreme Court Ruling

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Georgia lawmakers have paused redistricting efforts amid a Supreme Court ruling that struck down a racially gerrymandered map, declaring race-based districting unconstitutional. Governor Kemp wanted to redraw maps ahead of 2028, but the State House Speaker called for a pause to fully understand the implications of the Louisiana v. Callais decision — which could reshape representation for nonwhite voters. Civil rights groups and Democrats hailed the halt, with Senator Warnock warning that rolling back minority influence mirrors historic voter suppression. Republicans privately fear rushing the process could backfire, while the national redistricting push — originally championed by Trump — continues to gain momentum, aiming to entrench GOP advantages.

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