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applegrove

(132,919 posts)
Fri May 1, 2026, 11:57 PM Friday

Two More Southern States to Redraw Maps

Two More Southern States to Redraw Maps

May 1, 2026 at 9:55 pm EDT By Taegan Goddard 116 Comments

https://politicalwire.com/2026/05/01/two-more-southern-states-to-redraw-maps/


“Two more Republican-controlled states took steps Friday to redraw their congressional maps as party leaders try to capitalize on the Supreme Court’s decision this week to weaken the Voting Rights Act,” the Washington Post reports.

“Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (R) and Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) both called special sessions aimed at picking up more Republican seats, part of a gerrymandering war unprecedented in modern times.”

“That followed Republican Gov. Jeff Landry’s announcement Thursday that he would suspend Louisiana’s May 16 U.S. House primaries so his state could redraw its map.”
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Two More Southern States to Redraw Maps (Original Post) applegrove Friday OP
Tsf suck ass bill lee just couldn't scramble quickly enough to comply. SheltieLover Saturday #1
Except the ruling doesn't become official for another 30 days or so Fiendish Thingy Saturday #2
Ah the old nothing is ever a problem bit. BannonsLiver Saturday #4
the usual suspects Skittles Saturday #8
Indeed. At one time I tried to give B.See Saturday #10
As someone in Alabama, let me tell you misanthrope Saturday #6
So, Alabama doesn't follow its own state laws or its own courts? Fiendish Thingy Saturday #17
You mean like Mike Hubbard misanthrope Saturday #18
This is confusing to me. pat_k Saturday #7
So much for that thirty days. B.See 7 hrs ago #20
kick BlueWaveNeverEnd Saturday #3
The funniest part of this misanthrope Saturday #5
So now we know why Trump and his MAGAS B.See Saturday #9
How is it legal to suspend their primaries so they can Emile Saturday #11
Blue states better get busy. orangecrush Saturday #12
Already have RoseTrellis Saturday #14
Thank you orangecrush Saturday #15
They are all going to do it. The conservative history on this is long. They will not stop. Jbraybarten Saturday #13
So are we. orangecrush Saturday #16
Governors aren't gerrymandered... lame54 Saturday #19

Fiendish Thingy

(23,844 posts)
2. Except the ruling doesn't become official for another 30 days or so
Sat May 2, 2026, 12:26 AM
Saturday

Unless SCOTUS does something out of the ordinary and files the ruling sooner.

Having to wait 30+ days before acting is going to put a massive time crunch on the states to redraw their districts, reschedule primaries, and then certify the results in time for military ballots to be mailed by early August.

Adding to the time crunch will be delays caused by the inevitable court challenges.

BannonsLiver

(20,800 posts)
4. Ah the old nothing is ever a problem bit.
Sat May 2, 2026, 01:13 AM
Saturday

And imagine still believing 11 years into this thing that these people care about 30 day waiting periods. Or rules. 🤦‍♂️

B.See

(8,726 posts)
10. Indeed. At one time I tried to give
Sat May 2, 2026, 05:17 AM
Saturday

the pooh poohers, the naysayers, and the cold water pourers the benefit of the doubt, chalking the dismissals up to overconfidence or...... SOMETHING.

But in the face of these recent developments? Well, let's just say I have my own thoughts on it, and leave it at that.

misanthrope

(9,582 posts)
6. As someone in Alabama, let me tell you
Sat May 2, 2026, 01:40 AM
Saturday

they don't care. They will do whatever they want and demand someone tell them otherwise.

Fiendish Thingy

(23,844 posts)
17. So, Alabama doesn't follow its own state laws or its own courts?
Sat May 2, 2026, 09:58 AM
Saturday

The legislature, which makes the laws, doesn’t follow them?

I know the governor has declared an “emergency” and suspended the date of the primaries, but that doesn’t mean there wont be court challenges or other technical obstacles that might delay the speed at which they can redraw their districts.

We shall see.

misanthrope

(9,582 posts)
18. You mean like Mike Hubbard
Sat May 2, 2026, 12:36 PM
Saturday

Breaking the very ethics laws he pressured the legislature to create?

pat_k

(13,817 posts)
7. This is confusing to me.
Sat May 2, 2026, 03:58 AM
Saturday

It sounds like there is a difference between how quickly the lower court from which the case was appealed can act (only after the "mandate" comes down) but the decision is otherwise binding on all other lower courts immediately -- and presumably applicable to whatever comes before them from that date?

In other words, further action on Louisiana v. Callais by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana (from which it was appealed to SCOTUS) must await the "mandate," generally issued in 30 days, but otherwise, the decision is binding precedent that other parties in other states can move forward based on?? Or am I reading things wrong??

FWIW, here is AI's (Gemini's) answer to "Are SCOTUS decisions binding as precedent for other cases immediately upon release?"

Yes, U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) decisions are binding on all other federal and state courts immediately upon release, according to 1.1.2 and 1.3.2. Once an opinion is published electronically on the Court’s website, it acts as mandatory authority that lower courts must follow 1.2.3 and 1.2.8.

Here is a breakdown of the binding nature of SCOTUS decisions:

Immediate Effect: The decisions are considered effective upon release, even though official publication in the United States Reports occurs much later 1.5.1.

Vertical Stare Decisis: As the highest court, SCOTUS holds the absolute authority in the judicial hierarchy, meaning all lower federal and state courts are obligated to follow their precedent 1.1.2 and 1.2.2.

Finality: A decision acts as final law, though for the parties involved, formal "judgments" may not be issued until the mandate comes down, which often happens later 1.4.2.

misanthrope

(9,582 posts)
5. The funniest part of this
Sat May 2, 2026, 01:40 AM
Saturday

It shows what a useless puppet Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is. She said on Wednesday that Alabama wouldn't do this. Those of us who see her for what she is knew that stance wouldn't last long, not once her handlers got hold of her and told her how to change course. Then in 24 hours, she had changed her tune.

B.See

(8,726 posts)
9. So now we know why Trump and his MAGAS
Sat May 2, 2026, 04:54 AM
Saturday

don't give a flying f about polls or public opinion. The plan was to cheat all along.

RoseTrellis

(192 posts)
14. Already have
Sat May 2, 2026, 09:04 AM
Saturday

I haven’t looked elsewhere, but all of New England is already 100% D.
What other D states could be redrawn under this decision?

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