Virginia Supreme Court Voids Voter-Approved Redistricting ReferendumMay 15, 2026Legal NewsVirginia's Supreme Court voided a voter-approved redistricting referendum on procedural grounds, blocking a Democratic congressional map with potential 2026 midterm consequences.
Supreme Court Clears Alabama’s Blocked Congressional Map, Deepens VRA SplitMay 15, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court vacated a ruling blocking Alabama's GOP-drawn map, remanding under a tighter VRA standard and triggering a special election for four House districts.
Virginia Asks Supreme Court to Reinstate Democrat-Favoring Congressional MapMay 14, 2026Legal NewsVirginia Democrats asked the Supreme Court on May 11 to reinstate a favorable congressional map, testing whether the Court's redistricting framework applies equally to both parties.
Supreme Court Fast-Tracks Callais Mandate, Triggering Southern Redistricting WaveMay 14, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court fast-tracked finality of its Callais VRA ruling, suspending Louisiana's primary and triggering redistricting moves in Alabama, Florida, and Tennessee.
Supreme Court Vacates Alabama Redistricting Order, Clearing Path to New MapsMay 14, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court's 6-3 order vacates Alabama's court-ordered redistricting map, directing reconsideration under the new Callais VRA standard before the 2026 midterms.