Federal Judge Orders Georgia Redistricting in Victory for Democrats and Voting Rights Act
Georgia legislators will hold a special session in November to redraw congressional districts following a federal judge's ruling that found several districts, as well as Senate and House districts, violated the Voting Rights Act. The decision is seen as a victory for Georgia Democrats, potentially leading to the election of more Black representatives in Congress. The judge's order also calls for the creation of additional majority-Black districts in various regions of the state, reflecting a broader national debate over redistricting and racial gerrymandering in several states, including Alabama, South Carolina, and North Carolina.
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